House Bill No. [insert number] aims to enhance health insurance coverage for patients diagnosed with cancer by enacting R.S. 22:1077.3. This new section emphasizes that treatment decisions should be made solely by the patient in consultation with their attending physicians, ensuring that all medically necessary medical and surgical treatments are covered. The bill mandates that health benefit plans providing cancer treatment must also cover procedures addressing urinary and sexual dysfunction resulting from cancer treatments, including options like penile injections and surgical implants, as chosen by the patient.

The legislation defines key terms such as "health benefit plan" and "health insurance issuer," clarifying the scope of coverage and the entities responsible for providing it. The provisions of this Act will apply to any new health coverage plans issued on or after January 1, 2025, with existing plans required to conform to the new regulations by their renewal date, but no later than January 1, 2026.