The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Brandi Cannon.
DIGEST
SB 426 Original 2020 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law prohibits a health coverage plan delivered or issued for delivery in this state from
denying coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing.
Proposed law requires any health coverage plan delivered or issued for delivery in this state to
include coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing.
Proposed law prohibits the application of annual deductibles, coinsurance, copayment, or any other
out-of-pocket or cost-sharing expense provisions.
Proposed law defines "COVID-19" and "health coverage plan".
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 22:1057)