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History
- Print number 4730a
- Amend and recommit to insurance
- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
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Requires certain health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic testing for ovarian cancer
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor J. Gary Pretlow
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Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to health insurance coverage for diagnostic testing for ovarian cancer
Purpose or general idea of bill
To have every health insurance policy which provides coverage for hospital, surgical or medical care shall provide coverage for diagnostic testing for ovarian cancer.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends subsection (i) of section 3216 of the insurance law by adding a new paragraph 11-b to which requires every policy in this state providing medical coverage to carry coverage for ovarian cancer testing and screening.
Justification
Ovarian cancer gives no warning signs and is very difficult to detect. Early detection and treatment are the keys to stopping this deadly disease.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
Minimal increase for state health plan.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law and shall apply to all policies issued, renewed, altered or modified on or after such effective date.
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