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The Biomarker Tests Bill
Delaware bill forces insurers to cover needed biomarker tests
An Act To Amend Titles 18, 29, And 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Health Insurance.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, health insurers in Delaware must pay for medically necessary biomarker tests, helping patients get personalized care.
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What we think, in plain words.
This bill could give patients faster access to important genetic tests, but it may raise insurance premiums as companies cover the new costs.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires coverage for biomarker testing deemed medically necessary.
- Uses FDA approval, drug labels, CMS determinations, or clinical guidelines as criteria.
- Does not require coverage for screening or experimental tests.
- Applies to individual and group health insurance policies, not limited‑benefit plans.
- Insurers must limit care disruptions when providing coverage.
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