An Act to Update the Requirements for Health Insurance Coverage of Prostate Cancer Screening
Sponsored By: Matt Moonen (Democratic)
Became Law
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No copays for prostate cancer screening
When your plan covers these screenings, you do not pay a deductible, copay, or coinsurance for them. This applies to the digital rectal exam and the PSA test. An HSA-compatible high-deductible plan may still charge cost-sharing if the IRS allows it. This starts January 1, 2027.
Yearly prostate screening covered for men 50–71
Most Maine-regulated health plans must cover yearly prostate cancer screening for men 50 to 71 when a doctor recommends it. Coverage includes a digital rectal exam and a PSA test. Coverage follows the latest nationally recognized clinical guideline. The law defines what counts as a nationally recognized guideline. This starts January 1, 2027, at your plan’s next yearly renewal. Limited policies like accident-only, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, and long-term care are not included.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Matt Moonen
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Anne-Marie Mastraccio
Democratic • House
Donna Bailey
Democratic • Senate
Kristi Mathieson
Democratic • House
Michelle Boyer
Democratic • House
Paul Flynn
Republican • House
Robert Foley
Republican • House
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 712
5/4/2026On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
4/13/2026SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
4/6/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/2/2026HouseReports READ.On motion by Senator BAILEY of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED. READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-916) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-916) in concurrence.
4/2/2026SenateReports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-916) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-916). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/30/2026HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence
4/8/2025SenateCommittee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/8/2025House
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