Senate Bill 422 introduces new requirements for health insurance coverage concerning advanced or metastatic cancer in Montana. It prohibits insurers from mandating that patients try alternative prescription drugs before covering FDA-approved treatments for advanced or metastatic cancer, provided that the prescribing aligns with national comprehensive cancer network guidelines. The bill also clarifies definitions related to "advanced or metastatic cancer" and "terminal cancer," ensuring that coverage is aligned with best practices and supported by peer-reviewed literature.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated to ensure that various insurance plans include coverage for advanced or metastatic cancer treatment. It specifies that insurance contracts must allow continued membership for certain individuals, such as retirees and their dependents, and outlines necessary provisions for coverage of prescription drugs, mental health services, and well-child care. The amendments aim to improve the accessibility and quality of health insurance for individuals affected by advanced or metastatic cancer, thereby reducing barriers to necessary treatments.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_1(1): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_1(2): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_1(3): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_1(4): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_1: 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(1): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(10): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(11): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(12): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(13): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(2): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(3): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(4): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(5): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(6): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(7): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(8): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2(9): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_2: 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3(1): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3(2): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3(3): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3(4): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3(5): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3(6): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_3: 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(1): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(2): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(3): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(4): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(5): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(6): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(7): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(8): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X(9): 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306
SB0422_X: 2-18-704, 33-31-111, 33-35-306