AL HB40

Eliminates deductibles, copayments, and other cost-sharing requirements for prostate cancer screening for men over 50 years of age and high-risk men over 40 years of age

Defines "men at high risk" as African American men and men with a father, brother, or son who was diagnosed with, developed, or died from prostate cancer, or who has a cancer or genetic marker associated with higher prostate cancer risk

Requires screening coverage to include at minimum a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination

Amends Sections 27-58-1 and 27-58-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 relating to health benefit plan coverage requirements

Effective date: October 1, 2026