Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of prescription drugs for advanced, metastatic cancer
HB 3059 requires health insurance plans in Missouri to cover prescription drugs for advanced, metastatic cancer and related symptoms (like treatment side effects) without first demanding that patients try and fail other drugs. It directly affects cancer patients enrolled in health benefit plans, including MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program), by removing barriers to accessing necessary medications. The bill specifies coverage must apply to FDA-approved drugs that align with evidence-based medical guidelines and best practices for treating advanced cancer. This change ensures patients aren't forced to undergo ineffective treatments or provide proof of prior failures before receiving covered care.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tara Peters
RRepublican
Co
Gregg Bush
DDemocratic
Co
Kent Haden
RRepublican
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