HB 1783 - DIGEST

Requires insurance to provide benefits or coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests specified in the November 2002 American cancer society guidelines for colorectal cancer screening of asymptomatic individuals. Coverage or benefits must be provided for all colorectal screening examinations and tests that are administered at a frequency identified in the American cancer society guidelines for colorectal cancer, as deemed appropriate by the patient's physician after consultation with the patient.