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Free Prostate Cancer Screening for High-Risk Men Aged 40 and Over.

This law mandates that group and individual health insurance plans must fully cover prostate cancer screenings for men aged 40 and older who are considered high-risk. This means African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer will receive these preventive services without any out-of-pocket costs, such as copays or deductibles. The goal is to minimize barriers to early detection, significantly improving survival rates.
Key points
Health insurance must cover 100% of the cost for prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men aged 40 and older.
High-risk groups explicitly include African-American men and men with a first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The requirement takes effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
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Print number: 118_S_2821
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PSA Screening for HIM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2821.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health insurance must cover 100% of the cost for prostate cancer screenings for high-risk men aged 40 and older.
  • High-risk groups explicitly include African-American men and men with a first-degree relative diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • The requirement takes effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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