Pennsylvania HB1602 amends the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act to include colorectal cancer screenings.

Pennsylvania HB1602 amends the existing Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act to expand the program to include colorectal cancer screenings. The Pennsylvania Breast, Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Program will now offer screenings for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers. Eligibility criteria include age, family history of cancer, income level, and lack of health insurance coverage for specific screenings. The program is administered by the Department of Health and targets residents at high risk for these cancers. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania HB1602 amends the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act to include colorectal cancer screenings.

Pennsylvania HB1602 amends the existing Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Act to expand the program to include colorectal cancer screenings. The Pennsylvania Breast, Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Early Screening Program will now offer screenings for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers. Eligibility criteria include age, family history of cancer, income level, and lack of health insurance coverage for specific screenings. The program is administered by the Department of Health and targets residents at high risk for these cancers. The act takes effect 60 days after enactment.