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RI S3023
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lammis Vargas
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AI Summary
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Requires all individual and group health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 to cover follow-up screening and diagnostic services for lung cancer with no copayment, coinsurance, or deductible
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Covered diagnostic services include chest x-ray, CT scan, MRI, PET scan, and biopsy 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 conduct medical management and utilization review, including preauthorization, to ensure services align with American Cancer Society screening guidelines
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Allows deductibles to apply for health plans paired with federally qualified health savings accounts under 26 U.S.C. § 223
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 Senate Health and Human Services
3/5/2026