AN ACT relating to coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests and declaring an emergency.
to Banking & Insurance (H)
Summary
The bill orders health insurance plans to pay for all colorectal cancer exams and related lab tests, following the latest national guidelines, and to include FDA‑approved bowel prep. Coverage is required for anyone 45 or older, or younger people who are at high risk, and cannot be limited by prior authorization or cost‑sharing, except where it would affect a plan’s high‑deductible status. It takes effect immediately as an emergency measure.
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