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CT HB05012
Bill
Status
2/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds the American Urological Association to the list of recognized organizations whose treatment guidelines insurers must follow for prostate cancer coverage.
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Requires individual and group health insurance policies to cover prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening tests for men age 50+, symptomatic men, and men with a family history of prostate cancer.
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Mandates coverage for prostate cancer treatment when medically necessary and in accordance with guidelines from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, American Cancer Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, or American Urological Association.
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Applies to health insurance policies covering specified types of coverage as defined in state statutes.
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Effective January 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Guidelines Established By The American Urological Association And The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/16
2/10/2012