Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1879: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of genetic screenings for cancer risk
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage of genetic screenings for cancer risk. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1260, to read as follows: 376.1260. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Cost-sharing requirement", any deductible, coinsurance, co-payment, or maximum limitation on the application of such deductible, coinsurance, co-payment, or similar out-of-pocket expense; (2) "Genetic counseling", the provision of services to individuals, couples, famil.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage of genetic screenings for cancer risk. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1260, to read as follows: 376.1260. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Cost-sharing requirement", any deductible, coinsurance, co-payment, or maximum limitation on the application of such deductible, coinsurance, co-payment, or similar out-of-pocket expense; (2) "Genetic counseling", the provision of services to individuals, couples, families, and organizations by one or more appropriately trained individuals to address the physical and psychological issues associated with the occurrence or risk of occurrence of a genetic disorder, birth defect, or genetically influenced condition or disease in an individual or a family; (3) "Health benefit plan", the same meaning as is ascribed to such term in section 376.1350; (4) "Health carrier", the same meaning as is ascribed to such term in section 376.1350. 2. Each health benefit plan delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027, shall provide coverage for genetic counseling and genetic testing provided by an individual certified by an accrediting body, recognized by the department of commerce and insurance, to provide genetic counseling and genetic EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in …