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SB2694Introduced in the Senate

Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence.

Failed

Introduced by Walter Michel, District 25

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Official description

An Act To Require Each Health Benefit Plan, Contract Or Agreement That Is Entered Into Or Renewed On Or After July 1, 2026, To Offer Coverage For Biomarker Testing For The Purposes Of Diagnosis, Treatment, Appropriate Management, Or Ongoing Monitoring Of An Enrollee's Disease Or Condition When The Test Is Supported By Medical And Scientific Evidence; To Require An Insurer To Provide Specific Written Justification For Any Denied Claim For Coverage Of Testing That Is Supported By Such Evidence; To Authorize The Department Of Insurance To Conduct Periodic Audits And Reviews To Ensure Compliance With This Act; To Define "biomarker Testing" And Other Terms Used In This Act; To Amend Sections 43-13-117 And 83-5-907, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

March 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Passed · February 11, 2026

52

Yes

0

No

0

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Insurance;Appropriations

  2. DR - TSDP: IN To AP

  3. Title Suff Do Pass

  4. Passed

  5. Transmitted To House

  6. Referred To Public Health and Human Services;Insurance

  7. Died In Committee

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