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GA HB420
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Darlene Taylor
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AI Summary
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Health benefit policies renewed or issued on or after July 1, 2025, must cover genetic testing for inherited cancer-related mutations for individuals with personal or family history of cancer, when recommended by a healthcare provider and aligned with nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines
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Coverage must also include cancer imaging for individuals with increased cancer risk when recommended by a provider and consistent with clinical practice guidelines
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Standard cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) still apply to these covered services
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Provisions protect health savings account (HSA) eligibility by applying coverage requirements only after minimum deductibles are satisfied for high-deductible health plans, except for services qualifying as preventive care under IRS rules
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The Insurance Commissioner is directed to promulgate implementing rules in accordance with guidelines from professional medical organizations such as the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Legislative Description
Insurance; require certain health benefit policies to cover genetic testing for an inherited mutation and cancer imaging under certain conditions
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
4/4/2025