SB27 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Larry StuttsSenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Medicaid Agency, colorectal cancer screening test, coverage required for test based on grade A or B recommendation from U.S. Preventative Services Task Force

Summary

The bill would require Alabama Medicaid to cover certain noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests with USPSTF grade A or B and to cover colonoscopies after a positive test, effective immediately.

What This Bill Does

It expands Medicaid coverage to noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests that have an A or B rating from the USPSTF. It also requires coverage of a colonoscopy if the screening test result is positive. The specific tests eligible for coverage include gFOBT, FIT, and multi-target stool DNA (sDNA-FIT), as long as they maintain an A or B grade. The changes take effect immediately.

Who It Affects

• Medicaid beneficiaries in Alabama who are due for colorectal cancer screening, who will have coverage for the listed noninvasive tests and for colonoscopy after a positive result.
• Healthcare providers and clinics performing these screenings, who would be reimbursed by Medicaid for the covered tests and subsequent colonoscopies.

Key Provisions

• Medicaid must cover noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests that are rated A or B by the USPSTF.
• Medicaid must cover colonoscopy when a screening test result is positive.
• Covered tests include gFOBT, FIT, and multi-target stool DNA (sDNA-FIT) if they have an USPSTF A or B rating.
• The act takes effect immediately.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health