HEALTH/ACC INSURANCE: Provides relative to health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. (gov sig) (EN +$5,100 SG EX See Note)

The bill header was changed from 'ENROLLED' to 'ORIGINAL' and the bill number was updated to 'SLS 26RS-201'.

The sponsor list was shortened to list only 'SENATOR MYERS' instead of the full list of sponsors.

The summary text was rewritten to be more concise and to include a 'gov sig' tag.

The legal text was slightly reorganized to amend R.S. 22:1028(B)(1) and (E) instead of adding a new subsection (3), though the substantive requirements for coverage and cost-sharing prohibitions remain identical.

The digest was updated to clarify that the law covers men over 50 and men between 40 and 49, expanding the explanation of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines.

Age eligibility for coverage was lowered from 50 years old to 40 years old, specifically covering men between 40 and 49.

Screening guidelines were updated to follow the National Comprehensive Cancer Network standards instead of general medical necessity.

Financial protections were expanded to prohibit all out-of-pocket expenses, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments, not just deductibles.

The effective date was changed to upon signature or expiration of the veto period, and existing policies must convert to the new rules by January 1, 2028.

The bill's title and sponsor list were updated to reflect the enrolled version, and the digest section was removed.