SB 6188-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides health benefit plans offering coverage for prostate cancer screening.

Provides that each plan offered to public employees and their covered dependents under this chapter that is not subject to the provisions of Title 48 RCW and is issued or renewed after December 31, 2006, shall provide coverage for prostate cancer screening, provided that the screening is delivered upon the recommendation of the patient's physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

Declares that this act shall not be construed to prevent the application of standard policy provisions applicable to other benefits, such as deductible or copayment provisions. This act does not limit the authority of the health care authority to negotiate rates and contract with specific providers for the delivery of prostate cancer screening services.