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CT SB00012

Bill

Status

Passed

5/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eileen Daily

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires individual and group health insurance policies to cover colorectal cancer screening including annual fecal occult blood tests and colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, or radiologic imaging
  • Screening coverage must follow recommendations established by the American Cancer Society based on ages, family histories, and recommended frequencies
  • Removes requirements to follow American College of Gastroenterology and American College of Radiology recommendations
  • Coverage applies to health insurance policies delivering specific coverage types under Connecticut general statutes section 38a-469
  • Effective date: January 1, 2013

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Guidelines For Health Insurance Coverage For Colorectal Cancer Screening.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/8/2012

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