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CT SB00012
Bill
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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