California Governor Vetoes Biomarker Test Coverage Bill
November 5, 2022California Gov. Gavin Newsom last Thursday vetoed a Senate bill to mandate automatic insurance coverage of biomarker tests that are supported by medical and scientific evidence.
SB 912, introduced by Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and sponsored by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the University of California, sought to require coverage for biomarker testing for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management, or ongoing monitoring of a disease or condition as long as the test is supported by medical and scientific evidence.