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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
02/22/2023
02/22/2023
Passed
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE; ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ACT, THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT, THE NEW MEXICO INSURANCE CODE, THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION LAW AND THE NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PLAN LAW TO REQUIRE COVERAGE OF BIOMARKER TESTING.
AI Summary
This bill requires group health coverage, including self-insurance, offered, issued, amended, delivered, or renewed under the Health Care Purchasing Act to provide coverage for biomarker testing. Biomarker testing is defined as the analysis of a patient's tissue, blood, or other biospecimen to detect characteristics that can indicate normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or responses to therapeutic interventions. The bill also mandates Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing and requires individual and group health insurance policies, health care plans, and health maintenance organization contracts to cover biomarker testing when supported by medical and scientific evidence. The provisions of this bill apply to policies, plans, and contracts delivered, issued, or renewed in New Mexico on or after January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 138 - Apr. 5 (on 04/05/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=73&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/HB0073.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/house/HB0073.pdf |
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