MN HF2761

Commissioners of health and commerce must convene a work group to study health plan coverage of cancer clinical trials, in consultation with commissioners of management and budget and human services.

Work group membership includes representatives of consumers, patient advocates, health plan companies, purchasers, providers, and other health care professionals involved in cancer patient care and treatment.

Work group shall review updates to the 2002 Voluntary Program to Clarify Health Plan Reimbursement of Costs of Routine Care Provided in Cancer Clinical Trials and examine administrative burdens and coverage challenges for routine costs in cancer clinical trials.

Commissioners must submit findings and recommendations from the work group to the chairs of health policy and finance committees in the senate and house of representatives by December 15, 2010.

Section becomes effective the day following final enactment.