Bill > H1098

This bill aims to address the prevalence, screening, and insurance coverage for colon cancer among individuals under the age of 50 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Requiring the Group Insurance Commission to provide coverage for various colorectal cancer screening services, such as flexible sigmoidoscopy, FIT-DNA testing, and colonoscopy, starting at age 45, without any cost-sharing requirements for the insured. 2. Mandating that individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, and health maintenance contracts provide coverage for the same colorectal cancer screening services, also starting at age 45 and without any cost-sharing requirements. 3. Establishing a special commission to investigate and study the prevalence of colon cancer under the age of 50 in Massachusetts, the unmet needs of these patients and their families, and to provide recommendations for additional legislation, support programs, and resources to address these issues. The bill aims to improve early detection and treatment of colon cancer among younger individuals in the state, and to ensure that appropriate screening and care is accessible and affordable for this population.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1098