Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 16 D cosponsors

HB 2819 — An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for biomarker testing.

Last action — Referred to INSURANCE, Oct. 2, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The bill requires insurance coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia.

This legislation mandates that health insurers in Pennsylvania cover biomarker testing for preeclampsia, both for screening and diagnosis. Coverage cannot involve any out-of-pocket costs for the insured.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers must ensure patients have access to necessary biomarker testing for preeclampsia.

Summary

Insurance Coverage of Preeclampsia Testing

Bill Text

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The bill mandates coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia without cost-sharing in health insurance policies in Pennsylvania.

  • Section 635.9

    An insurer that offers, issues or renews a health insurance policy in this Commonwealth shall provide coverage for biomarker testing for preeclampsia for screening of a covered person who is asymptomatic and diagnosis and management of a covered person who is symptomatic. Coverage required under this subsection may not be subject to cost-sharing.

    This adds a requirement for health insurance policies to cover biomarker testing for preeclampsia without any cost-sharing.

Action History

  1. Referred to INSURANCE, Oct. 2, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (237)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2819 do?
Insurance Coverage of Preeclampsia Testing
Who sponsors HB 2819?
HB 2819 is sponsored by Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Joe Webster (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), and Darisha K. Parker (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2819?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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