A 4915
Requires health insurance coverage for early-stage kidney disease screening without cost sharing.
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Bill overview
This bill requires health insurance plans (including those offered to state employees and school personnel) to cover early-stage kidney disease screening without requiring cost-sharing like deductibles or copays. It applies to various types of health insurance contracts and aims to improve early detection of kidney disease, potentially preventing more serious complications. The bill also clarifies what constitutes ‘early-stage kidney disease screening’ and how it interacts with existing federal regulations regarding health savings accounts.
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Primary sponsors
Kenyatta Stewart
Shanique Speight
Cosponsor
Vincent Kearney
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