The bill, known as the David "Mac" McElhaney and Roy S. Johnson Prostate Cancer Prevention Act, amends Sections 27-58-1 and 27-58-4 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to enhance health insurance coverage for prostate cancer screening. It recognizes that certain groups of men, particularly African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer, are at a higher risk for the disease. The bill mandates that health insurance plans cover prostate cancer screenings, including a prostate-specific antigen blood test and a digital rectal examination, without imposing any out-of-pocket costs for men over 50 and high-risk men over 40.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of definitions for "cost-sharing requirements" and "men at high risk," which detail the criteria for high-risk individuals. Additionally, the bill removes previous language regarding annual deductibles and coinsurance, replacing it with a requirement that no cost-sharing be imposed on the specified groups for prostate cancer screenings. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2027, and aims to improve early detection and prevention of prostate cancer among vulnerable populations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27-58-1, 27-58-4
Enrolled: 27-58-1, 27-58-4