New York Law Mandates No-Cost Follow-Up Lung Cancer Screening Coverage

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted legislation mandating health insurance policies to cover follow-up screening and diagnostic services for lung cancer without cost-sharing, aiming to eliminate financial barriers for patients. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in New York, with approximately 13,900 new diagnoses and 7,400 deaths annually. The law supports early detection and access to necessary medical care, reflecting a regulatory focus on improving health outcomes through insurance compliance measures.