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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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Additional Information
PSA Screening for HIM Act
Print number: S 2821
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-09-14