Requires insurers and SHBP to provide coverage for expenses incurred in screening for ovarian cancer.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill requires health insurance companies and the State Health Benefits Program in New Jersey to cover the costs of ovarian cancer screening for women who are symptomatic or at risk. The screenings include an annual pelvic exam, ultrasound, and blood tests for cancer markers. The bill applies to various types of insurance plans, including hospital, medical, health service, individual, small employer, and group health plans. It also requires the State Health Benefits Commission to include this coverage in contracts they purchase.
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Anthony Bucco
Douglas Steinhardt
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