Louisiana legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Louisiana HB357: INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for integrative cancer treatments (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Status: Chaptered, June 10, 2025
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 22:1077.4 and R.S. 40:1105.14, relative to integrative treatments for cancer; to require health insurance coverage for such treatments; to provide application to Medicare and Medicaid coverage; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 22:1077.4 and R.S. 40:1105.14, relative to integrative treatments for cancer; to require health insurance coverage for such treatments; to provide application to Medicare and Medicaid coverage; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 22:1077.4 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1077.4. Required coverage for integrative cancer treatments; acupuncture; cooling systems; cryotherapy; dental services A. A health insurance issuer offering health coverage plans in this state that provide hospital, medical, or surgical benefits for individuals covered under a respective plan shall provide coverage for integrative cancer treatments, including acupuncture, cryotherapy, dental services, and scalp cooling systems used in connection with medical treatment for cancer. Coverage provided pursuant to this Section may be subject to annual deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments consistent with those established under the health coverage plan. The provisions of this Section apply to individuals eligible for Medicare coverage. B. Dental services include dental evaluations and, if deemed appropriate, subsequent treatments or extractions for patients requiring bisphosphonates in cancer Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 25RS-394 ORIGINAL HB NO. treatments when medically necessary and appropriate to treat the individual's condition. C. …
Sponsors
- Freeman, Aimee (D, 98) · primary sponsor
- Adams, Roy (D, 62)
- Bacala, Tony (R, 59)
- Bagley, Larry (R, 7)
- Berault, Stephanie (R, 76)
- Billings, Beth (R, 56)
- Boyd, Delisha (D, 102)
- Boyer, Chad (R, 46)
- Brass, Ken (D, 58)
- Chad Brown (D)
- Bryant, Marcus (D, 96)
- Butler, Rhonda (R, 38)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/9/2025.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 227.
- : Effective date: 01/01/2026.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 99, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 06/09/2025.
- : Reported with amendments. Rules suspended. Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 357, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1000) (June 9, 2025): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 357, FINAL PASSAGE (#706) (June 8, 2025): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 357, FINAL PASSAGE (#526) (May 21, 2025): 96 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB357?
- HB357 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): INSURANCE/HEALTH: Requires health insurance coverage for integrative cancer treatments (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note).
- What does HB357 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 22:1077.4 and R.S. 40:1105.14, relative to integrative treatments for cancer; to require health insurance coverage for such treatments; to provide application to Medicare and Medicaid coverage; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB357?
- Chaptered as of June 10, 2025. Latest action: Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/9/2025. (June 10, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB357?
- Freeman, Aimee (D, 98), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB357?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=HB357
Source: official Louisiana record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.