2009 House Bill 4843

Impose chemotherapy insurance mandate

Introduced in the House

April 29, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Mike Simpson (D-65)

To impose a new coverage mandate that would require Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policies to pay for orally administered cancer chemotherapy treatments.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

July 14, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy