Sen. Carla Nelson proposed a bill that would allow those using Medical Assistance to participate in clinical trials. | Facebook
Sen. Carla Nelson proposed a bill that would allow those using Medical Assistance to participate in clinical trials. | Facebook
A bill to allow Minnesota residents using Medical Assistance (MA) to participate in clinical trials was passed by the state Senate, a press release from the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus states.
Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) proposed the bill, which give those using MA to have coverage for care costs if they are enrolled in the trials, according to the press release.
“Clinical trials have the potential to be life-saving or provide life-improving treatments,” Nelson told the Republican Caucus. “One in five Minnesotans use Medical Assistance. Those patients should have the same access to clinical trials as Medicare patients and everybody else. Not only will this legislation give patients what could be their only access to a treatment or cure, it will help Minnesota continue to lead the nation in medical innovations and research.”
Nelson's bipartisan bill unanimously passed the Senate. It also passed the House with a vote of 106-26.
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