Childhood Cancer: Easier Access to Clinical Trials Coverage
This act aims to make it easier for children with rare pediatric diseases to access clinical trials. It ensures that health insurance will cover routine patient costs for these trials, even if they are conducted outside the insurer's network, potentially reducing financial burdens on families.
Key points
Health insurers must cover routine patient costs for approved clinical trials for children with rare diseases, even if the services are provided by out-of-network providers.
Cost-sharing for out-of-network clinical trial services will be the same as for in-network services, meaning patients pay the same co-payments or co-insurance.
The law takes effect on January 1, 2024, applying to plan years and services furnished on or after this date.
Expired
Citizen Poll