About 890 people will die of prostate cancer and over 1,000 colon cancer deaths will occur that could have been prevented through early detection. Those who oppose the bill say that mandates will increase the cost of insurance. This would channel people to the self-funded market. No other states mandate coverage without a co-pay or deductible. The marketplace should function freely.
Cafeteria plans are an alternative.
Savings realized by early detection are an unknown factor. The increased costs would be reflected in the cost of the premiums. Individuals and employers may be precluded from purchasing insurance because it would become unaffordable resulting in more uninsured persons. All testing procedures are not recommended until certain ages. All testing procedures are not recommended annually or until one becomes symptomatic.