Dilemma for insurers following changes to Cancer Drug List

It will be tricky to provide coverage to those who want options beyond the list, while keeping premiums reasonable.

A patient undergoing chemotherapy in Buenos Aires last month. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Insurers have their work cut out for them as they come up with plans for riders to cover treatments and drugs that are not on the Cancer Drug List (CDL). They are expected to announce their proposals towards the end of the year - before the treatment regime changes in April next year.

It will be tricky to provide coverage to those who want options beyond the CDL, while keeping premiums reasonable.

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