2007 House Bill 5153

Impose amino acid-based elemental formulas insurance mandate

Introduced in the House

Aug. 30, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Alma Smith (D-54)

To impose a new coverage mandate that would require Blue Cross Blue Shield to include in all policies and contracts coverage for the provision of amino acid-based elemental formula treatment, which is used for certain food allergy and intolerance and digestive disorders.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance