SB 344
Requires certain health insurance to cover certain screenings for certain genetic disorders. (BDR 57-1104)
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain health insurance plans, including Medicaid, to cover screenings for chromosomal abnormalities in a fetus during pregnancy. Specifically, it mandates blood tests to detect these abnormalities. The bill also prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for these screenings and establishes a process for suspending or revoking insurance certificates if compliance isn't met. Furthermore, it makes an appropriation to support the Medicaid coverage associated with these screenings.
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