HB21-1020
Proton Beam Therapy For Cancer Treatment
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2021 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the standard applied under a health benefit plan for determining coverage of proton beam therapy for the treatment of cancer.
Bill Summary:
The bill prohibits a health benefit plan that provides coverage for cancer treatment from applying a higher standard of clinical evidence for coverage of proton beam therapy than the health benefit plan applies for other radiation therapy treatment.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Health & Insurance
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2021 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Postpone House Bill 21-1020 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 12-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2021 | House | House Committee on Health & Insurance Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/16/2021 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Health & Insurance |