Insurance; health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; require
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to require health benefit policy coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for coverage for biomarker testing if supported by medical and scientific evidence; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements; to provide conditions relating to prior authorization; to provide for processes to request exceptions or appeal adverse determinations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 1, 2023
Last action Mar 6, 2023
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Mar 1, 2023
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Butch Parrish
RRepublican
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