Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3422: Requires insurance coverage of kidney function screening services
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 kidney function screening services. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1285, to read as follows: 376.1285. 1. As used in this section, the terms "health carrier" and "health benefit plan" shall have the same meanings given to the terms in section 376.1350. 2. Each health carrier or health benefit plan that offers or issues health benefit plans that are delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after A.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage of kidney function screening services. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1285, to read as follows: 376.1285. 1. As used in this section, the terms "health carrier" and "health benefit plan" shall have the same meanings given to the terms in section 376.1350. 2. Each health carrier or health benefit plan that offers or issues health benefit plans that are delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in this state on or after August 28, 2026, shall provide coverage for annual kidney function screening services designed to identify patients at risk for chronic kidney disease. Coverage for such screening services shall include, but is not limited to, glomerular filtration rate testing, basic metabolic panel testing, and urine testing for screening albumin and creatinine levels. 3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a supplemental insurance policy, including a life care contract, accident-only policy, specified disease policy, hospital policy providing a fixed daily benefit only, Medicare supplement policy, longterm care policy, short-term major medical policy of six months' or less duration, or any other supplemental policy as determined by the director of the department of commerce and insurance. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter …