S.4254

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.

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4254 mandates health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings for individuals aged 33 and over, and for those under 33 if medically.

New Jersey S4254 requires health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings for individuals aged 33 and over, and for those under 33 if deemed medically necessary. The screenings must align with the most recent recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force and be determined necessary by the individual's physician. The bill applies to various health insurance policies and contracts, including those from health, hospital, and medical service corporations, commercial insurers, health maintenance organizations, and the Medicaid Program.

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Commerce Committee
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History

May 14

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee