HB3059

Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of prescription drugs for advanced, metastatic cancer

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3059 mandates insurance coverage for prescription drugs treating advanced, metastatic cancer without prior drug failure requirements.

Missouri HB3059 introduces provisions requiring insurance coverage for prescription drugs treating advanced, metastatic cancer and associated conditions. It prohibits insurers from demanding proof of failure with another drug before covering a new one. This applies to drugs supported by peer-reviewed literature and approved by the FDA. The bill defines "advanced, metastatic cancer" and "associated condition" for clarity.

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Current
Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 22

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 21

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)