Sec. 38a-518k. Mandatory coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
Sec. 38a-518k. Mandatory coverage for colorectal cancer screening. Each
group health insurance policy providing coverage of the type specified in subdivisions
(1), (2), (4), (11) and (12) of section 38a-469 delivered, issued for delivery, amended,
renewed or continued in this state on or after October 1, 2001, shall provide coverage
for colorectal cancer screening, including, but not limited to, (1) an annual fecal occult
blood test, and (2) colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy or radiologic imaging, in accordance with the recommendations established by the American College of Gastroenterology, after consultation with the American Cancer Society, based on the ages, family
histories and frequencies provided in the recommendations. Benefits under this section
shall be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to all other benefits under
such policies.
(P.A. 01-171, S. 21.)
See Sec. 38a-492k for similar provisions re individual policies.