Colorectal cancer screening coverage updated
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a measure that changes provisions related to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
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LB829, sponsored by Sen. Carol Blood of Bellevue, prohibits insurance plans in Nebraska from charging deductibles, coinsurance or any cost-sharing requirement on a service or item that is an integral part of performing a colorectal cancer screening.
Such services include preparation medications, anesthesia, polyp removal performed during a screening procedure, pathology examinations and specialist consultations.
The bill passed on a 41-5 vote and takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.
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