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LA SB84

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brach Myers

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies to new health coverage plans issued on or after January 1, 2027

  • Existing plans must conform to new requirements by their renewal date or no later than January 1, 2028

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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