Medicaid Agency, colorectal cancer screening test, coverage required for test based on grade A or B recommendation from U.S. Preventative Services Task Force

SB 27 requires Alabama Medicaid to cover specific noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests (guaiac fecal occult blood test, fecal immunochemical test, and multi-target stool DNA test) when they have a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) grade A or B recommendation. It also mandates coverage for a colonoscopy if a screening test returns positive. This directly affects Alabama Medicaid beneficiaries who need these screenings, ensuring access to recommended tests without cost barriers. The bill implements these changes immediately upon enactment, aligning Medicaid coverage with federal preventive care guidelines.