Guam § 181004 - Diabetes Screening Coverage in Health Insurance
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 181004 — Diabetes Screening Coverage in Health Insurance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 181004. Diabetes Screening Coverage in Health Insurance
Policies.
(a) This screening recommendation applies to adults aged
forty (40) to seventy (70) years who are obese or overweight.
Persons who have a family history of diabetes, have a history of
gestational diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome, or are
members of certain racial/ethnic groups (that is, African
Americans, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Asian
Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, or Native Hawaiians or Pacific
Islanders) may be at an increased risk for diabetes at a younger
age or at a lower body mass index, and clinicians should
consider screening earlier in persons with one (1) or more of
these characteristics.
(b) The Director of the Department of Public Health and
Social Services may adjust the screening recommendations in
Subsection (a) of this Section in the event that the U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force adopts new recommendations.
(c) Every policy of health insurance issued or renewed to a
resident of Guam on or after January 1, 2021 and the Medically
Indigent Program shall cover diabetes screening as defined in
Subsection (a) of this Section. Coverage under this Section shall
not be subject to a deductible or coinsurance for services.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 181004
What does Guam Code Annotated § 181004 cover?
Section 181004 ("Diabetes Screening Coverage in Health Insurance") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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