Require health insurers to cover certain preventive screenings
This bill requires health insurance plans in the state to cover prostate cancer screenings for men who are at least forty years old and considered high-risk. Eligibility for this coverage is based on having a family history of prostate cancer or a personal diagnosis of a genetic alteration linked to increased risk. The law mandates that these screenings, which include tests like prostate-specific antigen checks and digital rectal examinations, be provided without any cost-sharing requirements such as copayments or deductibles. Additionally, the state insurance superintendent must create specific rules to define the types of tests covered and ensure screenings occur at least once every year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
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1
May 21, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
May 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dontavius Jarrells
DDemocratic
P
Mark Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Adam Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Dean
RRepublican
Co
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
Co
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
Co
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
Co
Elgin Rogers
DDemocratic
Co
Ismail Mohamed
DDemocratic
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