BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5814: Elemental formulas coverage

Requiring health benefit plan coverage for elemental formula.

Summary

All insurance policies renewed or issued after December 31, 2009, that provide coverage for hospital or medical expenses must provide coverage for amino acid-based elemental formulas when such specialized formulas are medically necessary, regardless of the delivery method.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5814), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to harmonizing health benefit plans to provide coverage for elemental formulas;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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