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Sen. Rubio seeks to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for lung cancer screening follow-up
Summary
SB 13 09 would remove cost sharing for medically necessary follow-up after an abnormal lung cancer screen to ensure that patients can complete diagnostic workups. Supporters said cost barriers prevent timely follow-up; insurers warned of premium impacts estimated at tens of millions annually.
Sen. Rubio presented SB 13 09 to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for medically appropriate follow-up care after lung cancer screening, arguing that removing financial barriers would increase early detection and improve outcomes. "Less than a quarter of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at stage 1," Rubio said, and out-of-pocket costs for…
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