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GA HB1211

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Trey Kelley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 33-24-56.3 to expand the sources of guidelines that health benefit policies must follow for colorectal cancer screening coverage

  • Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings based on recommendations from any of the following: American Cancer Society (with American College of Gastroenterology and American College of Radiology), National Comprehensive Cancer Network, United States Preventive Services Task Force, or federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

  • Coverage must align with the ages, family histories, and screening frequencies specified in the applicable guidelines

  • Attending physicians retain authority to determine appropriate screenings after conferring with the patient

Legislative Description

Insurance; guidelines and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening, examinations, and laboratory tests; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/6/2026
Health2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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