Insurers are currently only required to cover colonoscopies if it’s part of a follow-up exam that has been recommended by a primary care physician. The bill would require colonoscopy coverage if a patient shows signs of colon cancer or has an existing colon condition regardless of age.
The bill was passed in the state House of Representatives on April 19.
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