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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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, 2021.
Effective August 1, 2020.
(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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Insurance to the
reengrossed bill:
1. Change the effective date of proposed law from Jan. 1, 2021 to Aug. 1, 2020.
2. Require any new policy, contract, program, or health coverage plan issued in this
state on Jan. 1, 2021, including any renewals thereof, to comply with the
provisions of proposed law on Jan. 1, 2021.
3. Make technical changes.
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