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IA SF417
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Donahue
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance policies and Medicaid to cover annual lung cancer screenings using low-dose computed tomography (CT scans) for at-risk individuals age 50 and older
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Defines "at-risk individuals" as those who have smoked or been exposed to secondhand smoke regularly, have an immediate family member diagnosed with lung cancer, or have been regularly exposed to carcinogens including asbestos, radon, arsenic, nickel, chromium, tar, or soot at home or work
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Prohibits health carriers from imposing cost-sharing requirements such as copayments, deductibles, or coinsurance for the required lung cancer screenings
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Applies to individual and group accident/sickness insurance, hospital/medical service contracts, health maintenance organizations, and public employee plans delivered or renewed on or after January 1, 2026
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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to seek any necessary federal waiver to implement Medicaid coverage, which takes effect immediately upon waiver approval
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to insurance coverage and Medicaid coverage for annual lung cancer screenings for at-risk individuals.
Last Action
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Bisignano, and Klimesh. S.J. 357.
2/25/2025