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TN HB1775

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Scarbrough

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers to cover genetic testing for inherited cancer-related gene mutations for individuals with a personal or family history of cancer when recommended by a healthcare professional

  • Mandates coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for individuals at increased cancer risk, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines

  • Prohibits insurers from imposing cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) on covered genetic testing and cancer imaging services

  • Includes an exception for high-deductible health plans to maintain health savings account (HSA) eligibility, allowing cost-sharing requirements until minimum deductible is met unless services qualify as preventive care under federal law

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to health plans issued, amended, or renewed on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to cancer testing.

Insurance, Health, Accident

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance Subcommittee2/25/2026
Insurance1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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