SF 2372

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to insurance; requiring health plans to provide coverage for
neuropsychological testing for children diagnosed with cancer; extending
medical assistance coverage to neuropsychological testing for children diagnosed
with cancer; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.0625, by adding a
subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 62A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [62A.3094] NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING FOR CHILDREN
DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Required coverage. new text end

new text begin Any health plan that provides coverage for
cancer treatment must provide coverage to a covered individual under the age of 25 who
has been diagnosed with cancer on or after January 1, 2000, for neuropsychological testing
ordered by a licensed physician to assess the extent of any cognitive or developmental
delays due to chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Special restrictions prohibited. new text end

new text begin The health plan may not impose a prior
authorization requirement or a special deductible, coinsurance, or co-payment on the
coverage described in subdivision 1 that is not generally applicable to other coverage
under the health plan.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256B.0625, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 53. new text end

new text begin Neuropsychological testing to children diagnosed with cancer.
new text end

new text begin Effective July 1, 2008, medical assistance covers neuropsychological testing ordered by a
licensed physician for children who have been diagnosed with cancer on or after January
1, 2000, to assess the extent of any cognitive or developmental delays in the child due
to chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Section 1 is effective for any health plan that is issued, renewed, or continued after
July 1, 2008.
new text end