58-67-77. Coverage for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.
(a) Every health care plan written by a health maintenance organization and in force, issued, renewed, or amended on or after January 1, 1994, that is subject to this Article, shall provide coverage for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests or equivalent tests for the presence of prostate cancer. The same deductibles, coinsurance, and other limitations as apply to similar services covered under the plan shall apply to coverage for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests or equivalent tests for the presence of prostate cancer.
(b) As used in this section, "prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests or equivalent tests for the presence of prostate cancer" means serological tests for determining the presence of prostate cytoplasmic protein (PSA) and the generation of antibodies to it, as a novel marker for prostatic disease.
(c) Coverage for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests or equivalent tests for the presence of prostate cancer shall be provided when recommended by a physician. (1993, c. 269, s. 3.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 67 - Health Maintenance Organization Act.
§ 58-67-10 - Establishment of health maintenance organizations.
§ 58-67-11 - Additional HMO application information.
§ 58-67-12 - Commissioner use of consultants and other professionals.
§ 58-67-20 - Issuance and continuation of license.
§ 58-67-30 - Management and exclusive agreements; custodial agreements.
§ 58-67-35 - Powers of health maintenance organizations.
§ 58-67-45 - Fiduciary responsibilities.
§ 58-67-50 - Evidence of coverage and premiums for health care services.
§ 58-67-55 - Statements filed with Commissioner.
§ 58-67-65 - Prohibited practices.
§ 58-67-66 - Collaboration with local health departments.
§ 58-67-70 - Coverage for chemical dependency treatment.
§ 58-67-74 - Coverage for certain treatment of diabetes.
§ 58-67-75 - No discrimination against mentally ill or chemically dependent individuals.
§ 58-67-76 - Coverage for mammograms and cervical cancer screening.
§ 58-67-77 - Coverage for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.
§ 58-67-78 - Coverage of certain prescribed drugs for cancer treatment.
§ 58-67-79 - Coverage for reconstructive breast surgery following mastectomy.
§ 58-67-80 - Meaning of terms "accident", "accidental injury", and "accidental means".
§ 58-67-85 - Master group contracts, filing requirement; required and prohibited provisions.
§ 58-67-88 - Continuity of care.
§ 58-67-90 - Licensing and regulation of agents.
§ 58-67-95 - Powers of insurers, hospitals, prepaid health plans, and medical service corporations.
§ 58-67-105 - Hazardous financial condition.
§ 58-67-110 - Protection against insolvency.
§ 58-67-115 - Hold harmless agreements or special deposit.
§ 58-67-120 - Continuation of benefits.
§ 58-67-125 - Enrollment period.
§ 58-67-130 - Replacement coverage.
§ 58-67-135 - Incurred but not reported claims.
§ 58-67-140 - Suspension or revocation of license.
§ 58-67-145 - Rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation of health maintenance organization.
§ 58-67-155 - Administrative procedures.
§ 58-67-165 - Penalties and enforcement.
§ 58-67-170 - Statutory construction and relationship to other laws.
§ 58-67-171 - Other laws applicable to HMOs.
§ 58-67-175 - Filings and reports as public documents.