2017 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 59A - Insurance Code
Article 47 - Nonprofit Health Care Plans
Section 59A-47-43 - Coverage of colorectal cancer screening.

Universal Citation: NM Stat § 59A-47-43 (2017)

59A-47-43. Coverage of colorectal cancer screening.

A. An individual or group health policy, health care plan or certificate of health insurance that is delivered, issued for delivery or renewed in this state shall provide coverage for colorectal screening for determining the presence of precancerous or cancerous conditions and other health problems. The coverage shall make available colorectal cancer screening, as determined by the health care provider in accordance with the evidence-based recommendations established by the United States preventive services task force.

B. Coverage for colorectal screening may be subject to deductibles and coinsurance consistent with those imposed on other benefits under the same policy, plan or certificate.

C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to short-term travel, accident-only or limited or specified-disease policies.

History: Laws 2007, ch. 17, 4.

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