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 Reengrossed 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.
Proposed law provides that proposed law shall apply to any new policy, contract, program, or health
coverage plan issued on or after January 1, 2021. Provides that any policy, contract, or health
coverage plan in effect prior to January 1, 2021, shall convert to conform to the provisions of
proposed law on or before the renewal date, but no later than January 1, 2022.
Effective January 1, 2021.
(Amends R.S. 22:1077 (A) 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. Makes technical corrections.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Provides for an effective date.
2. Provides a phase-in of the application of proposed law in calendar year 2021.