(1) covered under a self-insurance program established under section 7(b) of this chapter to provide group health coverage; or

     (b) A:

(1) self-insurance program established under section 7(b) of this chapter to provide health care coverage; or

(2) contract with a health maintenance organization that is entered into or renewed under section 7(c) of this chapter;

must provide coverage for colorectal cancer examinations and laboratory tests for cancer for any nonsymptomatic covered individual.

     (c) For a covered individual who is:

(1) at least forty-five (45) years of age; or

(2) less than forty-five (45) years of age and at high risk for colorectal cancer;

the coverage required under this section must meet the requirements set forth in subsection (d), except as provided in subsection (e).

     (d) A covered individual may not be required to pay an additional deductible or coinsurance for the colorectal cancer examination and laboratory testing benefit required by this section that is greater than an annual deductible or coinsurance established for similar benefits under the self-insurance program or contract with a health maintenance organization under which the covered individual is covered or entitled to services. If the program or contract does not cover a similar benefit, a deductible or coinsurance for the colorectal cancer examination and laboratory testing benefit may not be set at a level that materially diminishes the value of the colorectal cancer examination and laboratory testing benefit.

     (e) The requirements imposed under this section do not apply to a high deductible health plan, as defined by Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code. High deductible health plans described in this subsection may not excuse a deductible requirement with respect to colorectal cancer screening in a manner inconsistent with Section 223(c)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code.

As added by P.L.54-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-2020, SEC.1.