Bill > H1286

This bill requires insurance providers in Massachusetts to eliminate financial barriers for colorectal and breast cancer screenings across various types of insurance plans, including individual and group insurance policies, hospital service plans, medical service agreements, health maintenance contracts, and state employee group insurance. Specifically, the bill mandates that these insurance plans cannot charge patients a deductible for initial screening procedures like colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, or mammograms, nor can they impose any coinsurance, copayment, deductible, or other out-of-pocket expenses for additional screenings ordered by a physician within the same policy year. By removing these financial obstacles, the bill aims to encourage more people to get recommended cancer screenings, potentially leading to earlier detection and improved health outcomes for individuals at risk of colorectal and breast cancer.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1286