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The January 15-19th GPH X (formerly Twitter) Wrap-Up of the Week highlights 8 newly introduced state bills from 5 states:
A bill introduced in Delaware relating to genetic non-discrimination;
A bill introduced in Illinois relating to insurance coverage for genetic testing;
A bill introduced in Missouri relating to coverage for BRCA-related genetic services;
4 bills introduced in New Jersey relating to health insurance coverage for testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes; non-invasive prenatal testing; sickle cell disease; and
A bill introduced in Tennessee relating to coverage of whole genome sequencing.
State Legislation
Introduced
Delaware
A bill introduced by the #DE House on January 17, 2024, shall prohibit discrimination in life insurance based on #genetic characteristics, #GeneticInformation, or the result of any #GeneticTesting, under certain circumstances. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3U7kREh
Illinois
A bill introduced by the #IL Senate on January 10, 2024, would require accident and health insurance plans to provide coverage for #GeneticTesting under certain circumstances, effective January 1, 2025. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3U4uwLO
Missouri
On January 11, 2024, the #MO House introduced a bill which would require health insurance plans to provide coverage for #BRCA related #GeneticCounseling and #GeneticTesting, effective on or after January 1, 2025. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3O8u7nT
New Jersey
On January 9, 2024, the #NJ Assembly introduced a bill which would require health insurance coverage for testing for #BRCA1 and #BRCA2 genes. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3vObM98
A bill introduced by the #NJ Assembly on January 9, 2024, shall require non-invasive #prenatal testing be administered to all pregnant persons receiving care; and require health insurers to provide coverage for non-invasive prenatal testing. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3SsZ1Ko
The #NJ Assembly introduced a bill on January 9, 2024, to establish a central registry for #SickleCell trait diagnoses; and to provide information about #GeneticCounseling, intervention, and educational services. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/423kpJe
On January 9, 2024, the #NJ Assembly introduced a bill to require the @NJDeptofHealth to establish a three-year #SickleCell disease pilot program to develop and implement comprehensive sickle cell disease treatment programs and services. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3St22KI
Tennessee
The #TN House introduced a bill on January 11, 2024, which shall require coverage of rapid #WholeGenomeSequencing under #Medicaid when certain clinical criteria are met. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/47JsmEH
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