40 Pa. Stat. § 1574

Current through Pa Acts 2024-35, 2024-56

Section 1574 - Mandated coverage

A health insurance policy which is delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, extended or modified in this Commonwealth by a health care insurer shall provide that the health insurance benefits applicable under the policy include coverage for periodic health maintenance to include:

(1) Annual gynecological examination, including a pelvic examination and clinical breast examination.

(2) Routine pap smears in accordance with the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

40 P.S. § 1574

1994, April 22, P.L. 136, No. 20, § 4, effective in 60 days.