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PA HB1527

PA HB1527
In casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening.


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Introduced
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, further providing for coverage for colorectal cancer screening.

AI Summary

This bill amends The Insurance Company Law of 1921 to further provide for coverage of colorectal cancer screening. The key changes are: (1) lowering the age requirement for nonsymptomatic individuals to receive colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45 years old, and (2) updating the reference to the American Cancer Society guidelines from January 1, 2008 to May 30, 2018. The bill also requires coverage for symptomatic individuals and those at high or increased risk for colorectal cancer, regardless of age. The bill will take effect 60 days after enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Referred to INSURANCE (on 06/01/2021)

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