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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Crossed Over
02/28/2020
02/28/2020
Passed
Dead
05/27/2020
05/27/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law requires health insurance carriers (carriers) to provide preventive health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings in accordance with U.S. preventive services task force guidelines. The bill requires carriers to instead provide coverage for colorectal cancer screenings in accordance with American Cancer Society guidelines. The coverage must include coverage for a colonoscopy or other medical test or procedure for colorectal cancer screening and a follow-up colonoscopy, if necessary, and coverage for high-risk individuals.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for colorectal cancer screenings in accordance with American Cancer Society guidelines, rather than the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines as required under current law. The coverage must include a colonoscopy or other medical test or procedure for colorectal cancer screening, as well as a follow-up colonoscopy if necessary, and coverage for high-risk individuals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely (on 05/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb20-1103 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_1103_ren.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_1103_eng.pdf |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020A/bills/2020a_1103_01.pdf |
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