Fact Sheet State Issue Brief: Screening Age of 45 In 2018, the American Cancer Society (ACS) lowered their recommended age to begin colorectal cancer screening age for average risk adults from 50 to 45 years old. Many insurance companies […] Screening Age Legislation, State Level
Publication 2020 Advocacy Glossary This glossary is a great cheat sheet for the terms that often pop up in conversations around policy and advocacy. It explains everything from the difference between Medicare and Medicaid […] Federal Level, State Level
State Testimony – Scott Wilson, Colorado Our Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program grantees in Colorado had the opportunity to give testimony before their state legislature on legislation to lower the screening age to 45 and remove cost-sharing […] Federal Level, State Level
State Testimony – Andrea Dwyer, Colorado Our Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program grantees in Colorado had the opportunity to give testimony before their state legislature on legislation to lower the screening age to 45 and remove cost-sharing […] Federal Level, State Level
Indiana State Sample Legislation In 2020, Indiana passed legislation lowering the colorectal screening age to 45. This bill can serve as a model for those looking to introduce similar legislation in their state. This […] Screening Age Legislation, State Level
Fact Sheet State Issue Brief: Removing Out-of-Pocket Costs for Follow-Up Colonoscopies If a patient receives a positive test result following a non-invasive colorectal cancer screening option such as FIT or FOBT, it is critical that they undergo a follow-up colonoscopy that […] Screening, State Level
Maine State Sample Legislation In 2019, Maine passed legislation lowering the colorectal screening age to 45 and removing out-of-pocket costs for colonoscopies following a positive non-invasive screening test. This bill can serve as a […] Federal Level, Screening Age Legislation, State Level
Kentucky Screening Age 45 Legislation In 2016, Kentucky passed legislation mandating the use of the most up-to-date American Cancer Society screening guidelines, meaning the state now recognizes colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45. This […] Federal Level, Screening Age Legislation, State Level
Kentucky Follow-up Legislation In 2015, Kentucky passed legislation to remove barriers to colorectal cancer screening including ensuring patients would not have out-of-pocket costs if they needed to undergo a colonoscopy following a positive […] Screening, State Level
Fact Sheet State Landscape Briefs Want to learn more about the state of colorectal cancer screening in your state? Our state fact sheets are a great primer to get you started. Pro tip: they can […] State Level