Georgia Code
Chapter 52 - Terminally Ill Patient’s Right to Try Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices
§ 31-52-7. Coverage Under Health Benefit Plan Permitted but Not Required

A health benefit plan or governmental agency may provide coverage for the cost of any investigational drug, biological product, or device pursuant to this chapter; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a health benefit plan or governmental agency to provide coverage for the cost of any investigational drug, biological product, or device pursuant to this chapter.
History. Code 1981, § 31-52-7 , enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 345, § 1/HB 34.

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Georgia Code

Title 31 - Health

Chapter 52 - Terminally Ill Patient’s Right to Try Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices

§ 31-52-1. Short Title

§ 31-52-2. Legislative Findings

§ 31-52-3. Definitions

§ 31-52-4. Eligibility Criteria

§ 31-52-5. Written Informed Consent

§ 31-52-6. Manufacturers Permitted to Make Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, or Devices Available

§ 31-52-7. Coverage Under Health Benefit Plan Permitted but Not Required

§ 31-52-8. Physician Immunity From Sanction for Recommending, Prescribing, or Treating With Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, or Devices

§ 31-52-9. State Prohibited From Blocking Eligible Patient Access

§ 31-52-10. Statutory Construction