HI HB1969

Establishes state-funded financial assistance through the Department of Human Services for colorectal cancer screenings for uninsured residents, those with inadequate coverage, permanent resident aliens ineligible for Medicaid, and nonresident aliens ineligible for Medicaid.

Requires health insurance policies and hospital/medical service contracts to cover colorectal cancer screenings using all A and B grade screening modalities recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.

Mandates coverage for follow-up colonoscopies after positive stool-based tests, blood tests, or direct visualization tests.

Prohibits insurers from imposing deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements on colorectal cancer screening coverage.

Appropriates unspecified general fund revenue for fiscal year 2026-2027 for DHS to develop and implement the public assistance screening program, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.