HB1373Introduced in the House
Breast reconstruction coverage.
Introduced by Joanna King, District 49
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Breast reconstruction coverage. Repeals provisions requiring a state employee health plan, policy of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance organization contract to provide certain post-mastectomy coverage. Requires a state employee health plan, policy of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance organization contract to: (1) provide coverage for breast reconstruction surgery and all modalities, types, and techniques of a health care service provided for the breast reconstruction surgery; and (2) provide access to an adequate breast reconstruction surgeon network. Prohibits a utilization review entity from denying a claim for breast reconstruction surgery for which prior authorization was granted unless the utilization review entity provides a formal declaration of compelling evidence of health care provider fraud in the prior authorization or claim submission process.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance
January 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative Barrett
Authored by Representative King
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance
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