HB1211: HB1211 Insurance; guidelines and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening, examinations, and laboratory tests; provide

26 LC 52 0992 House Bill 1211 By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Gullett of the 19th, Gambill of the 15th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 33-24-56.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to1 colorectal cancer screening and testing, so as to provide for guidelines and recommendations2 for colorectal cancer screening, examinations, and laboratory t ests; to provide for related3 matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:5 SECTION 1.6 Code Section 33-24-56.3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to colorectal7 cancer screening and testing, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows:8 "(b) Every health benefit policy shall provide coverage for col orectal cancer screening,9 examinations, and laboratory tests in accordance with guideline s and recommendations10 established by any of the following: the American Cancer Society, in consultation with the11 American College of Gastroenterology and the American College o f Radiology, the12 National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the United States Preventive Task Force, or a13 national coverage determination made by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid14 Services, for the ages, family histories, and frequencies referenced in such guidelines and15 H. B. 1211 - 1 - 26 LC 52 0992 recommendations and deemed appropriate by the attending physician after conferring with16 the patient."17 SECTION 2.18 All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.19 H. B. 1211 - 2 -