CT SB01191

Commissioner of Public Health must establish a pancreatic cancer screening and treatment referral program by January 1, 2026, within available appropriations

Program targets unserved or underserved populations, defined as individuals at or below 250% of federal poverty level without health coverage for pancreatic cancer screening, with priority given to minority communities

Services include screening, detection, treatment referral, public education on early detection benefits, and counseling for patients

Program requires a patient tracking system for follow-up on abnormal screening tests, treatment referrals, and recommended screening intervals

Providers of screening services must register with the Department of Public Health and comply with federal and state quality assurance requirements