BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5494: Colorectal cancer

Requiring insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.

Summary

Insurance carriers are required to provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified by the American Cancer Society guidelines. Benefits must be provided for those at least 50 years old, and for those under 50 that are at high risk according to the cancer screening guidelines of the American Cancer Society.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5494), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer early detection;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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