HD37 - House Bill 539 (1992) Mandated Offer of Coverage for the Treatment of Cancer by Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant

  • Published: 1993
  • Author: Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits
  • Enabling Authority: Code of Virginia - § 9-298

Executive Summary:
House Bill 539 was referred to the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission) for evaluation by the House Committee on Corporations, Insurance and Banking during the 1992 session of the General Assembly of Virginia. House Bill 539 is patroned by Delegate David G. Brickley (D-Prince William) and requires that insurers offer and make available coverage for the treatment of cancer by autologous bone marrow transplant.

On May 18, 1992, the Advisory Commission held a public hearing to receive comments from all interested parties regarding House Bill 539. Comments were also received at an April 6, 1992 meeting. Written comments were received from interested parties both before and after the public hearing.