PennsylvaniaHealth plans would cover colorectal cancer screening from age 45
Covered health plans would cover colorectal cancer screening based on age, symptoms, and risk, while patients could still owe part of the cost.
What it does
Covered plans would cover colorectal cancer screening from age 45 for people without symptoms, with separate rules for symptoms or higher risk. Patients could still owe part of the cost.
Individual and group medical plans from covered insurers would follow these screening rules, with specialized insurance excluded. Start dates would depend on policy filings or renewals.
Argument forRequired screening coverage from age 45 could help insured patients get tests that look for cancer before symptoms appear.
Argument againstPatients could still face screening bills because the coverage provisions allow deductibles, copayments, and other patient cost shares.
More detail
Covered health plans would cover colorectal cancer screening based on age, symptoms, and risk. Routine screening would cover people ages 45 and older without symptoms. Coverage would follow American Cancer Society guidelines dated May 30, 2018, and approved medical practices. Doctors would set testing frequency for people with symptoms. People under 45 without symptoms would qualify under the higher-risk guidelines. Plans could apply the deductibles, copayments, and other patient cost shares used for similar coverage.
Individual and group medical plans from covered insurers would follow the screening rules. Specialized insurance, including dental, vision, and Medicare supplement plans, would be excluded. Plans would not have to duplicate coverage another policy already provides. The act would take effect in 60 days. For policies requiring rate or form filings, rules would apply when either is first filed on or after that date. Other policies would follow the rules when issued or renewed on or after 180 days after that date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Act No. 72 of 2026Latest
- Oct 22Approved by the Governor Josh ShapiroBecame Law
- Oct 22Presented to the GovernorTo Governor
- Oct 22Signed in Senate
- Oct 21Signed in House
- Vote recorded CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Rules): Revert to PN 2414. Result: fail.Lower
- Oct 21House concurred in Senate amendments
- Oct 21Re-reported on concurrence, as committedMinor
- Oct 21Referred to RulesMinor
- Oct 20Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 20Re-reported as committedMinor
- Oct 20Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 19Re-reported as amendedMajor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Re-Reported as Amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Rules & Executive Nominations): Adopt Amendment A04668. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 19Re-referred to Rules & Executive NominationsMinor
- Oct 19Second considerationMinor
- Jun 30First considerationMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Banking & Insurance): Reported as Amended. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Banking & Insurance): Adopt Amendment A04082. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 30Reported as amendedMajor
- 2025
- Nov 5Referred to Banking & InsuranceMinor
- Oct 29Third consideration and final passagePassed House
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 29Re-reported as committedMinor
- Oct 28Re-committed to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 28Second considerationMinor
- Oct 27Removed from table
- Oct 7Laid on the table
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Insurance): Report Bill As Amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Insurance): Adopt Amendment A01790. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 7First considerationMinor
- Oct 7Reported as amendedMajor
- Apr 3Referred to InsuranceIntroduced
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