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LA SB84
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brach Myers
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening (digital rectal exam and PSA testing) for men ages 40-49 in accordance with National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, in addition to existing coverage for men over 50
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Eliminates all out-of-pocket costs for cancer screening services, expanding current law that only prohibited deductibles to now include coinsurance, copayments, and similar cost-sharing
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Applies to new health coverage plans issued on or after January 1, 2027
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Existing plans must conform to new requirements by their renewal date or no later than January 1, 2028
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Becomes effective upon the governor's signature
Legislative Description
Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig)
HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE
Last Action
Read by title. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.
3/16/2026