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GA HB373

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Glaize

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health benefit policies in Georgia to cover annual prostate cancer screenings for men classified as high risk, including digital rectal examinations and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests

  • Defines "high risk" men as those ages 40-49 with a family history of prostate cancer, all men age 50 and older, and other men as determined by a physician

  • Family history includes having a first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer, who died from it, or who has a genetic alteration or cancer type associated with increased prostate cancer risk

  • Applies to individual and group health plans issued by healthcare corporations, HMOs, PPOs, accident and sickness insurers, fraternal benefit societies, and similar entities

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval and applies to policies issued, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Insurance; annual prostate cancer screenings for certain men; require major medical coverage

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor3/3/2025
Insurance2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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