Committee approves amendment to require insurance coverage for provider‑ordered biomarker tests

Apr 7, 2026

Senator Reeves said the bill would ensure insurer coverage for biomarker testing ordered for diagnosis, treatment or monitoring, with guardrails for clinical use; the committee adopted the amendment and forwarded the bill 8–1.

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Senator Reeves, sponsor of Senate Bill 0435, told members the biomarker measure clarifies that biomarker testing ordered by a provider for diagnosis, appropriate treatment or monitoring must be covered under insurance when supported by medical evidence.

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