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OH HB33
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dontavius Jarrells
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AI Summary
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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)
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Covered screenings include prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal examinations
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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
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The Superintendent of Insurance must adopt rules specifying which PSA tests are covered and the screening interval, which cannot exceed one year
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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