Current through Public Act 103-593
Section 215 ILCS 5/356z.61 - (Text of Section from P.A. 103-445) Home saliva cancer screening(a) As used in this Section, "home saliva cancer screening" means an outpatient test that utilizes an individual's saliva to detect biomarkers for early-stage cancer.(b) An individual or group policy of accident and health insurance that is amended, delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025 shall cover a medically necessary home saliva cancer screening every 24 months if the patient: (1) is asymptomatic and at high risk for the disease being tested for; or(2) demonstrates symptoms of the disease being tested for at a physical exam.Added by P.A. 103-0445,§ 25, eff. 1/1/2024.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.