An Act relative to colon cancer screening

This bill requires Massachusetts health insurance plans to cover colorectal cancer screenings starting at age 30 with no out-of-pocket costs. It applies to Commonwealth employees (active/retired), Medicaid recipients, and private insurance policies (both individual and group plans). Covered screenings include colonoscopy, FIT tests, and other medically necessary methods, with all related services (like lab work, facility fees, or biopsies) fully covered without co-pays, deductibles, or additional charges. The law mandates this coverage for all specified screening options as determined by a patient’s primary care physician.