Bill
HB 6771
AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA TASK FORCE, REQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR BIOMARKER TESTING AND CONCERNING TRANSFERS AND DISCHARGES IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES, TUITION WAIVERS FOR NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WHO TAKE COURSES AT REGIONAL COMMUNITY-TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND CLOSURES AND EVACUATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES AND NURSING HOMES.
2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Tim Ackert and 91 co-sponsors
Requires health insurers to cover biomarker testing for Alzheimer's and other dementias, enabling earlier diagnosis and better care access for patients and families.
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
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