HB 1021: Drug Coverage for the Treatment of Cancer
GENERAL BILL by Tant
Drug Coverage for the Treatment of Cancer; Prohibits health insurers & HMOs from requiring insureds & subscribers to meet certain requirements before drugs prescribed for stage 4 cancer & associated conditions are covered; prohibits health insurers & HMOs from excluding such drugs on specified ground; provides coverage for certain medically necessary services; prohibits health insurers & HMOs from requiring administration of cancer medication through home infusion.
Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 2/16/2021 House • Filed
2/25/2021 House • Referred to Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
• Referred to Appropriations Committee
• Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
• Now in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
3/2/2021 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
4/30/2021 House • Died in Finance & Facilities Subcommittee
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HB 1021, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/16/2021 at 10:19 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (2)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 1392 Health Insurance Coverage for Cancer Treatment Harrell Similar Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Banking and Insurance 
S 528 Health Insurance Prior Authorization Harrell Compare Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Banking and Insurance
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 627.4239 Coverage for use of drugs in treatment of cancer. Page 1 (pdf)