SD39 - Mandated Coverage for Clinical Trials for Life-Threatening Diseases
Executive Summary: Senate Bill 1033 was referred to the Special Advisory Commission on Mandated Health Insurance Benefits (Advisory Commission) by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor. The patron of the bill is Senator Emily Couric. The bill amends § 38.2-431 9 and adds § 38.2-341 8.8 in the Code of Virginia. The Advisory Commission held a hearing to receive comments on the bill on June 30, 1999, in Richmond. In addition to the patron, two physicians and a citizen spoke in support of coverage for clinical trials. Representatives of the Virginia Association of Health Plans (VAHP) and the Health Insurance Association of America (HIAA) spoke about their concerns with the bill. Written comments were received from two physicians who support coverage for clinical trials. Written comments opposed to the bill were received from the HIAA, the VAHP, and the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA). Senator Couric acknowledged that the concerns that prompted the introduction of the legislation were addressed by the passage of language from House Bill 2404 that was incorporated into House Bill 871. The enactment of the bill addressed the Senator's concerns, and she does not believe that passage of Senate Bill 1033 is necessary. |
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