The original instrument was prepared by Cheryl B. Cooper. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by LG
Sullivan.
DIGEST
SB 494 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Carter
Present law requires health insurance coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomies.
Proposed law retains present law and includes the requirement of health insurance coverage for
contralateral prophylactic mastectomies.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(Amends R.S. 22:1077 (A), (B), (F)(1) and 1077(B) and (F)(1) as amended by Acts 2019, No. 119)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Insurance to the original bill
1. Make technical corrections