Health insurance; mandated coverage for amino acid based elemental formulas. (HB2337)
Introduced By
Del. Kris Amundson (D-Mount Vernon) with support from co-patron Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Health insurance; mandated coverage for amino acid based elemental formulas. Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the provision of amino acid based elemental formulas for the diagnosis and treatment of Immunoglobulin E and non Immunoglobulin E mediated allergies to multiple food proteins for enrollees under age 10, severe food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome, eosinophilic disorders as evidenced by the results of a biopsy, and impaired absorption of nutrients caused by disorders affecting the absorptive surface, functional length, and motility of the gastrointestinal tract. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2009 | Committee |
| 01/14/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 090127412 |
| 01/14/2009 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/26/2009 | Assigned C & L sub: 1 |
| 01/26/2009 | Impact statement from SCC (HB2337) |
| 02/03/2009 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote |
| 02/05/2009 | Tabled in Commerce and Labor |