IL SB0270

Department of Public Health may establish a Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment Pilot Program in areas with highest colorectal cancer mortality rates.

Program may provide grants to eligible entities (public, private, or not-for-profit) to conduct screening and treatment, with preference given to those serving underserved populations.

Program must run for at least 3 years and provide annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly measuring health outcomes, program costs, and savings compared to non-participants.

Eligible individuals include those age 50 or older (or under 50 at high risk) who lack creditable health insurance coverage or have exhausted insurance benefits.

Screened individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer may receive medical assistance benefits identical to the State's Medicaid plan for the duration of cancer treatment.