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2020 State Bills Louisiana 2020 SB 204

Louisiana

Retrieved from NHGRI

Jurisdiction
Louisiana
Status
Enacted
NHGRI topic(s)
Health Insurance Coverage
Record year or session
2020
NHGRI database updated
February 8, 2024
Snapshot retrieved
September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC
Source row
636
Stable source ID
nhgri-fb267b9730bb4510a956

NHGRI summary

Requires coverage of cancer treatment targeting a specific genetic mutation. Prohibits a health coverage plan from denying coverage for the treatment of a metastatic or unresectable tumor with a medically necessary drug on the sole basis that the drug is not indicated for the location in the body of the patient's cancer, if the drug is FDA approved for the treatment of the specific mutation of the patient's cancer. 6/11/2020 Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 222. Effective 1/1/2021.

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