An Act relative to colon cancer screening

This bill requires insurance providers in Massachusetts to cover colorectal cancer screening for individuals aged 30 and older without charging co-pays, deductibles, or other fees. It mandates that group insurance plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, and private accident and sickness policies include specific screening tests such as colonoscopies, flexible sigmoidoscopies, and various stool-based tests when deemed medically necessary by a primary care physician. The legislation applies to both active and retired state employees as well as the general public covered under these insurance plans. By removing cost-sharing barriers, the bill aims to ensure broader access to preventive care for early detection of colon cancer.