Document dated Mar. 21, 2025, was received on Apr. 7, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Updates existing mandated coverage requirements for prostate cancer screenings.
Reflects the updated tests and guidelines issued by the American Cancer Society.
The bill also removes certain references to American Cancer Society Guidelines.
Updated coverage requirements apply to health care coverage companies, health care coverage plan for state employees, and the state plan for medical assistance services.
Bill's provisions apply only to contracts/policies/plans issued on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
Legislative History
On Jan. 7, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Jan. 29, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Jan. 30, 2025, introduced in Senate; on Feb. 13, passed Senate with substitute.
On Mar. 21, 2025, bill was approved by the governor, assigned as Act Chapter 237.
