Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, requires that a health plan, or an insurer offering a health plan, include coverage for clinical genetic testing for an inherited gene mutation for an individual with a personal or family history of cancer that is recommended by a healthcare professional, and evidence-based cancer imaging for an individual with an increased risk of cancer as recommended by National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Tit...

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The bill forces any health plan or insurer offering a plan in Tennessee to pay for clinical genetic testing for inherited cancer mutations and for cancer imaging that follows NCCN guidelines, as long as a health professional recommends them. Those services cannot be subject to deductibles, coinsurance, or copays. It takes effect on July 1 2026 for plans issued, amended, or renewed after that date and is currently referred to the Insurance Committee.

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