New Jersey S1796 expands prostate cancer screening coverage for men aged 40-75 without cost sharing.

New Jersey S1796 amends existing law to require health insurance carriers to cover annual prostate cancer screenings without cost sharing for men aged 40-75. The screenings include a digital rectal exam, prostate-specific antigen test, and follow-up tests as directed by a healthcare provider. The bill extends these requirements to commercial individual health insurers, health benefits plans, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program.

New Jersey S1796 expands prostate cancer screening coverage for men aged 40-75 without cost sharing.

New Jersey S1796 amends existing law to require health insurance carriers to cover annual prostate cancer screenings without cost sharing for men aged 40-75. The screenings include a digital rectal exam, prostate-specific antigen test, and follow-up tests as directed by a healthcare provider. The bill extends these requirements to commercial individual health insurers, health benefits plans, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees’ Health Benefits Program.