Health plans must cover cervical cancer screening, home test kits included, at no cost
Health plans and insurers must cover cervical cancer screening without cost sharing, including FDA-cleared self-collection home kits, when an in-network provider orders it in line with state public health recommendations. Medi-Cal also covers screening and home kits, if federal approval and funding allow.
Who it affects
Health plans, insurers, Medi-Cal and their members
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1906: Health care coverage: home test kits.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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