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NJ A2431

NJ A2431
Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.


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Introduced
02/03/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires hospital, medical, and health service corporations, commercial individual, small employer, and larger group insurers, health maintenance organizations, and the State Health Benefits Program to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer for symptomatic women or women at risk of ovarian cancer, which coverage shall include, but is not limited to, an annual pelvic examination, an ultrasound and blood testing for cancer markers, such as CA 125 levels. Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. The provisions of this bill will ensure that women who may have symptoms of ovarian cancer, or are at risk of ovarian cancer because of a family history or other health conditions, are able to receive appropriate and necessary diagnostic screening tests for this deadly disease.

AI Summary

This bill requires hospital, medical, and health service corporations, commercial individual, small employer, and larger group insurers, health maintenance organizations, and the State Health Benefits Program to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer for symptomatic women or women at risk of ovarian cancer. The coverage must include an annual pelvic examination, an ultrasound, and blood testing for cancer markers like CA 125 levels. Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, and this bill aims to ensure that women who may have symptoms or are at risk can receive appropriate diagnostic screening tests for this deadly disease.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 02/03/2020)

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