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TN HB1775
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Richard Scarbrough
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates coverage for evidence-based cancer imaging for individuals at increased cancer risk, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical practice guidelines
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Prohibits insurers from imposing cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) on covered genetic testing and cancer imaging services
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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
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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