HF703 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cancer imaging and clinical genetic testing coverage requirements provided.

Related bill: SF1302

AI Generated Summary

The bill presented requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover cancer imaging and clinical genetic testing. This is specifically for individuals who are at an increased risk of cancer according to guidelines set by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). These services include genomic testing to identify inherited genetic mutations linked to cancer and recommended imaging techniques based on evidence.

Key points of the bill are:

  1. Definitions: It clearly defines what constitutes "clinical genetic testing" and "imaging" under the terms of health insurance coverage.

  2. Coverage Requirements: Health plans must cover both clinical genetic testing and cancer imaging without subjecting these services to any form of cost-sharing (like deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance).

  3. Exceptions Based on Deductible: There is a provision that if covering these tests without cost-sharing would make a health plan incompatible with health savings accounts or certain types of catastrophic plans under U.S. federal laws, the zero cost-sharing rule will only apply once a plan's deductible is met by the enrollee.

This bill aims to reduce barriers for those needing essential cancer risk assessment and monitoring services, promoting early detection and management of cancer.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
February 18, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "Reference to federal law regarding health savings account (HSA) eligibility.",
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    "citation": "United States Code title 26 section 223"
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    "citation": "United States Code title 42 section 18022"
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