Requires insurance coverage for home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases
This bill mandates that health insurance policies covering medical services must pay for home test kits used to screen for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. It defines these kits as FDA-approved products that allow individuals to collect their own samples at home for tests recommended by federal health guidelines. The changes apply to all insurance plans issued, renewed, or modified after the law takes effect, ensuring broader access to testing outside of clinical settings.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Mar 31, 2026
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REFERRED TO INSURANCE
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Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
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