Insurance Coverage: California
For more information about insurance coverage of clinical trial costs, see this feature's main page: States That Require Health Plans to Cover Patient Care Costs in Clinical Trials. Legislation: Senate Bill 37 Effective: August 2001 What clinical trials are covered? Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials with a therapeutic intent for patients with cancer and recommended by a treating physician. Trial must either involve a drug exempt from a New Drug Application (NDA) under federal regulations, or be approved by one of the following:
Who is required to pay? All California insurers, including the state's Medicaid program and other medical assistance programs. Other key criteria:
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