HB1942

Requires insurance coverage of skin cancer screenings

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB1942 mandates insurance coverage for annual skin cancer screenings.

Missouri HB1942 requires health carriers and health benefit plans to cover one annual office visit for a whole body skin examination for suspicious lesions. This requirement applies to plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed in the state starting January 1, 2027. The bill prohibits cost-sharing for these screenings and ensures they are considered preventive care under federal law.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)