Health insurance; proton radiation therapy coverage decisions. (SB639)
Introduced By
Sen. Kenneth Alexander (D-Norfolk)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Health insurance; proton radiation therapy coverage decisions. Prohibits health insurance policies and plans from holding proton radiation therapy to a higher standard of clinical evidence for benefit coverage decisions than is applied for other types of radiation therapy treatment. The measure applies to policies and plans that provide coverage for cancer therapy. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/18/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16103230D |
01/18/2016 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/22/2016 | Impact statement from SCC (SB639) |
02/01/2016 | Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor with letter (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |