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Senate backs insurance coverage for prostate screening at earlier ages (SB84)
Summary
Sen. Myers’ SB84 requires insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening in alignment with clinical guidelines and eliminates out-of-pocket costs; sponsor said early detection improves survival and the Senate passed the measure unanimously.
Senator Myers urged the Senate to approve SB84 so insurance will cover prostate cancer screening in line with current clinical guidelines and to reduce out-of-pocket costs that can deter preventive care. "When found early, prostate cancer has a 100 percent survival rating," Myers said, arguing that the bill will promote earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
Colleagues, including Sen. Carter and Sen. Boudreau, spoke in support, thanking the author for lowering barriers to screening. The bill passed on final reading by voice and recorded votes reported 37 yeas and 0 nays. The floor debate did not include an itemized fiscal note in the transcript excerpts recorded.
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