Requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings for covered persons aged 33 or over and covered persons under the age of 33 if deemed medically necessary.
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This bill requires health insurers in New Jersey to cover colorectal cancer screenings for individuals aged 33 and older, and for those under 33 if deemed medically necessary. It mandates that these screenings be provided in accordance with recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force and determined by a covered person’s physician. The bill also removes cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles and copays, for colonoscopies following a positive screening test result. It expands coverage to include individuals enrolled in various health plans, including those offered by the state.
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