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GA HB420

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darlene Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Coverage must also include cancer imaging for individuals with increased cancer risk when recommended by a provider and consistent with clinical practice guidelines

  • Standard cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) still apply to these covered services

  • 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

  • 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House Withdrawn, Recommitted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

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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