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RI H8246
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Bennett
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AI Summary
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Requires all individual and group health insurance plans in Rhode Island to cover follow-up lung cancer screening and diagnostic services with no copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles beginning January 1, 2027
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Covered services include chest x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, and biopsies when recommended by a health care provider and consistent with American Cancer Society guidelines
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Applies to accident and sickness insurers, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations
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Permits insurers to apply deductibles for plans paired with federally qualified health savings accounts under 26 U.S.C. § 223
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Allows insurers to conduct medical management and utilization review, including preauthorization, to ensure services align with American Cancer Society screening guidelines
Legislative Description
Mandates health insurance coverage by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screenings in order to enable patients to get the critical care they need without delay.
Insurance
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
3/6/2026