MA H1137

Bill

MA H1137

Relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/30/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to insurance coverage for biomarker testing for certain cancer patients. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide cancer patients with advanced or metastatic stage 3 or 4 cancer access to biomarker testing without the need for prior authorization. Biomarker testing is a diagnostic procedure that analyzes a patient's biospecimen, such as tissue, blood, or other bodily fluids, to identify DNA and/or RNA alterations that can help guide their treatment. The bill amends various chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit insurance providers from requiring prior authorization for this type of testing for eligible cancer patients.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (8)

Meghan Kilcoyne (D)*, Pat Duffy (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Jessica Giannino (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Chris Hendricks (D), Natalie Higgins (D), Dave Robertson (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5222 (on 09/15/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1137

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1137
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1137.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
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H1095	Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients	Accompanied a study order, see H5222	Similar To
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H1153	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied S648	Similar To
H5222	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1290	Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5229	Similar To
S658	Relative to prescription drug voice synthesizers	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S672	To require health care coverage for emergency psychiatric services	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To
S787	Establishing a public health option	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S797	Relative to premium impact statements	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S803	Relative to coverage for chronic illness	Accompanied S771	Similar To
S808	Relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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Sponsors (8)

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