Maine § 2325-C. - Coverage for prostate cancer screening
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 2325-C. — Coverage for prostate cancer screening, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2325-C.. Coverage for prostate cancer screening
1. Definition. As used in this section, "services for the early detection of prostate cancer" means the following procedures provided to a man for the purpose of early detection of prostate cancer:
A. A digital rectal examination; and [PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
B. A prostate-specific antigen test. [PL 1997, c. 754, §1 (NEW).]
2. Required coverage for prostate cancer screening. All individual and group nonprofit hospital and medical services plan contracts must provide coverage for services for the early detection of prostate cancer. The contracts must reimburse for services for the early detection of prostate cancer, if recommended by a physician, at least once a year for men 50 years of age or older until a man reaches the age of 72.
3. Application. The requirements of this section apply to all policies, contracts and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this State on or after September 1, 1998. For purposes of this section, all contracts are deemed to be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 2325-C.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 2325-C. cover?
Section 2325-C. ("Coverage for prostate cancer screening") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 2325-C.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 2325-C. apply to my situation?
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