Washington Governor Chris Gregoire Signs Colorectal Cancer Screening Bill
We were pleased to hear from C3 Advocate Anita Mitchell that Washington State Legislature passed HR 1337, An ACT Relating to Insurance Coverage for Colorectal Cancer Early Detection.
HR 1337 will require insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening for health plans issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2008. Insurance coverage will be provided for individuals who are at least 50 years of age or for those individuals who are considered to be at high risk for colorectal cancer.
We would like to thank the Washington State Legislature and Governor Gregoire for making strides in the right direction to combat this horrible disease.
Click here to read a copy of this bill.
Click here to see where your State ranks in the fight against colorectal cancer.
Governor Gregoire, C3 Advocate Anita Mitchell and her children at the bill signing.
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Posted by Joe Arite on April 17th, 2007



