SCLD Update
October 1997

Breast Cancer Detection
Cervical Cancer Detection
Ovarian Cancer Detection
Prostate Cancer Detection
Testicular Cancer Detection
Cancer-General
Tobacco-Use Reduction
State-of-the-Art Treatment
Cancer Registries
Addendum
Enacted Legislation and Adopted Resolutions

Prostate Cancer Detection
Third-Party Reimbursement

In Louisiana, H.B. 2219 requires specified individual and group insurers, including HMOs, to cover prostate cancer detection, effective January 1, 1998. The State Employees' Group Benefits Program also must provide coverage, effective July 1, 1998. Covered services must include a digital rectal examination and prostate-specific antigen testing for men over the age of 50, and as medically necessary and appropriate for men over the age of 40. See the additional summary of this bill in the Breast Cancer Detection/Third-Party Reimbursement section and the Cervical Cancer Detection/Third-Party Reimbursement section.

Research and Prevention

Legislation passed in New York, S.B. 5320, establishes the Prostate and Testicular Cancer Research and Education Fund to provide support for prostate cancer research and education projects approved by the state Department of Health. Such projects include: (1) establishing public education and outreach campaigns, (2) compiling and disseminating data concerning detection and education, and (3) developing professional education programs. See the additional summaries of this bill in the Prostate Cancer Detection/Screening Programs section, the Testicular Cancer Detection/Screening Programs section, and the Testicular Cancer Detection/Research and Prevention section .

Screening Programs

In New York, S.B. 5320 establishes the Prostate and Testicular Cancer Detection and Education Advisory Council ("Council") within the state Department of Health to promote prostate cancer screening and detection among unserved or underserved populations, to educate the public about the benefits of early detection, and to provide counseling and referral services. The Council must advise the Commissioner of Health regarding the promotion of early detection of prostate cancer. The law requires the Council to provide specified reports to the legislature, Governor, and Commissioner of Health. See the additional summaries of this bill in the Prostate Cancer Detection/Research and Prevention section, the Testicular Cancer Detection/Screening Programs section, and the Testicular Cancer Detection/Research and Prevention section.