Bill No.: HB0145 Drafter: JWL
LSO No.: 13LSO-0461 Effective Date: 7/1/2013
Enrolled Act No.: HEA0085
Chapter No.: CH0112
Prime Sponsor: Representative Zwonitzer, Dn.
Catch Title: Insurance-coverage of inherited enzymatic disorders.
Subject: Requires health insurance coverage for specified inherited enzymatic disorders.
Summary/Major Elements: This act:
· Requires all public and private, individual and group health insurance policies issued after July 1, 2013, to provide coverage for specified inherited enzymatic disorders;
· Lists those disorders for which coverage is required, which are caused by a single gene defect in the metabolism of amino, organic and fatty acids;
· Specifies that required coverage includes equipment, supplies, outpatient self-management training and education and medical nutrition therapy when prescribed by a health care professional;
· Provides that the required coverage is subject to the same deductibles and copays as other covered conditions.