Health plans requirement to provide coverage for cancer screenings pursuant to American Cancer Society guidelines

This bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover specific cancer screenings for residents without charging co-pays, deductibles, or coinsurance. The legislation mandates that coverage for colorectal, breast, prostate, cervical, and lung cancer screenings must align with the current guidelines set by the American Cancer Society. It also ensures that follow-up tests and examinations following initial screenings are included in the required coverage. These rules will take effect on January 1, 2027, applying to any health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after that date.