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OH HB33

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dontavius Jarrells

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Health insurers in Ohio must cover prostate cancer screenings for men aged 40 and older who are at high risk due to a genetic alteration linked to increased prostate cancer risk or a family history of prostate cancer in a first-degree relative (biological parent, sibling, or child)

  • Covered screenings include prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal examinations

  • No cost-sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) may be imposed for these screenings, with an exception for HSA-qualified high deductible health plans to preserve federal tax eligibility

  • The Superintendent of Insurance must adopt rules specifying which PSA tests are covered and the screening interval, which cannot exceed one year

  • Applies to health benefit plans issued, renewed, or modified after the bill's effective date

Legislative Description

Require insurance coverage for certain prostate cancer screening

Health and Human Services : Public Health

Last Action

Referred to committee: Insurance

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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