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HB 1405 Medical assistance services; coverage for myeloma and lukemia.

Introduced by: Mary T. Christian | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Medical assistance services; coverage. Requires Medicaid coverage for high-dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants for persons over 21 who have been diagnosed with myeloma or leukemia. These persons must be determined to have a performance status sufficient to proceed with such procedures. Current law already requires coverage of these procedures for those persons over 21 with lymphoma or breast cancer. The bill will not become effective unless an appropriation effectuating its purposes are included in the 2000 appropriation act, passed during the 2000 Session of the General Assembly, and signed into law by the Governor.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Medical assistance services; coverage. Requires Medicaid coverage for high-dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants for persons over 21 who have been diagnosed with myeloma or leukemia. Persons must currently be determined to have a performance status sufficient to proceed with such procedures and current law applies to those persons with lymphoma or breast cancer. The bill does not become effective unless a sufficient appropriation is included in the final 2000 Appropriation Act.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Medical assistance services; coverage. Requires Medicaid coverage for high-dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants for persons over 21 who have been diagnosed with myeloma, leukemia or a diagnosed condition for which this treatment is appropriate. Persons must currently be determined to have a performance status sufficient to proceed with such procedures and current law applies to those persons with lymphoma or breast cancer.