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SB 605 — Health insurance; formula and enteral nutrition products.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 215 (effective 7/1/20)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Health insurance; formula and enteral nutrition products. Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations whose policy, contract, or plan includes coverage for medicines to classify medically necessary formula and enteral nutrition products as medicine and to include coverage for medically necessary formula and enteral nutrition products for covered individuals requiring treatment for an inherited metabolic disorder. Such coverage is required to be provided on the same terms and subject to the same conditions imposed on other medicines covered under the policy, contract, or plan. The measure provides that the required coverage includes any medical equipment, supplies, and services that are required to administer the covered formula or enteral nutrition products. These requirements apply only to formula and enteral nutrition products that are furnished pursuant to the prescription or order of a physician or other health care professional qualified to make such prescription or order for the management of an inherited metabolic disorder and are used under medical supervision. This bill incorporates SB 654 and is identical to HB 840.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
47 added · 44 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill SB 605 introduces a new section defined specifically for "medically necessary formula and enteral nutrition products." This section clarifies that certain nutritional products essential for individuals with inherited metabolic disorders must be covered by health insurance if prescribed by a doctor, emphasizing that these products don't have to be the individual's primary food source. This change is significant because it ensures that those with specific health needs will have better access to necessary nutritional support, potentially improving their overall health outcomes.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 215 An Act to amend and reenact § 38.2-4319 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 38.2-3418.18, relating to health insurance;
[S 605] Approved March 10, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (5)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0215) View text Current html March 10, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB605ER) View text html February 26, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB605ES1 html January 30, 2020
- Impact statement from SCC (SB605S1) View text html January 20, 2020
- Impact statement from SCC (SB605) View text html January 07, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 215 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 4, 2020
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from SCC (SB605ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Labor and Commerce (21-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from SCC (SB605ES1)
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20106265D-ES1
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB605ES1
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Committee substitute agreed to 20106265D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from SCC (SB605S1)
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Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (14-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from SCC (SB605)
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Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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Committee substitute printed 20106265D-S1
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Incorporates SB654 (Boysko)
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Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104766D
Sponsors
- Ryan T. McDougle · Primary
- Jennifer B. Boysko · Cosponsor
- John S. Edwards · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (145)
145 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 145 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Ayala, Hala S. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Byron, Kathy J. | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guzman, Elizabeth R. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Kory, Kaye | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Not Voting |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Howell, Janet D. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Saslaw, Richard L. | — | Yea |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Spruill, Lionell, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Newman, Stephen D. | — | Yea |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 605 do?
- Health insurance; formula and enteral nutrition products. Requires health insurers, health care subscription plans, and health maintenance organizations whose policy, contract, or plan includes coverage for medicines to classify medically necessary formula and enteral nutrition products as medicine and to include coverage for medically necessary formula and enteral nutrition products for covered individuals requiring treatment for an inherited metabolic disorder. Such coverage is required to be provided on the same terms and subject to the same conditions imposed on other medicines covered under the policy, contract, or plan. The measure provides that the required coverage includes any medical equipment, supplies, and services that are required to administer the covered formula or enteral nutrition products. These requirements apply only to formula and enteral nutrition products that are furnished pursuant to the prescription or order of a physician or other health care professional qualified to make such prescription or order for the management of an inherited metabolic disorder and are used under medical supervision. This bill incorporates SB 654 and is identical to HB 840.
- Who sponsors SB 605?
- SB 605 is sponsored by Ryan T. McDougle, Jennifer B. Boysko, and Edwards, John S..
- What is the current status of SB 605?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 605?
- Track SB 605 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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