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MN HF3778

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Huntley

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Health plans issued or renewed by health plan companies in Minnesota must comply with federal requirements regarding coverage of routine patient costs in clinical trials, as specified in section 2709 of the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

  • Compliance with this requirement is effective on or after August 1, 2011, for health plans offered, sold, issued, renewed, or continued as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 60A.02, subdivision 2a.

  • The requirement applies to health plans and health plan companies to the full extent not preempted by federal law but excludes self-insured group health plans sponsored by private sector employers, multiple employer unions, and the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan.

Legislative Description

Clinical trial health insurance coverage compliance with federal law required.

Last Action

House: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight

4/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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