This bill now heads to the PA House of Representatives. If this matters to you, contact your state representative.
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“Unfortunately, it has come to our attention that the Department of Human Services has been denying coverage for certain biomarker tests under the Medicaid fee-for-service program,” the senators said in a statement. “Our bill would clarify that the department must extend coverage to Pennsylvanians with insurance through Medicaid fee-for-service, ensuring more underserved Pennsylvanians have access to clinically proven biomarker testing for diseases like cancer, ALS, Parkinson`s disease, and more.”
Pennsylvanians who have health insurance coverage under the proposed legislation would have coverage for biomarker tests, which have proven to increase health, recovery, and even financial benefits for Pennsylvanians.”
Pa. Senate passes bill expanding access to cancer, ALS testing and treatment