Bill > HB05174

This bill requires individual and group health insurance policies to provide full coverage, without any out-of-pocket expenses, for diagnostic and screening colonoscopies and their necessary medical procedure preparation when recommended by a healthcare provider. By mandating this coverage, the bill aims to eliminate financial barriers that might prevent individuals from obtaining this important preventive health screening. Colonoscopies are medical examinations used to detect and prevent colorectal cancer by allowing healthcare professionals to visually inspect the large intestine for potential abnormalities such as polyps or tumors. The bill ensures that patients can undergo these screenings without worrying about additional costs, which could potentially encourage more people to receive regular medical screenings and catch potential health issues earlier. The coverage applies to both diagnostic colonoscopies (performed when symptoms or previous test results suggest a potential problem) and screening colonoscopies (routine examinations typically recommended for people over a certain age or with specific risk factors).

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