Legislation


LD 1736 – Maine

Status: Enacted
Year Introduced: 2023
Link: https://legislature.maine.gov/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1115&item=1&snum=131

This bill makes the following changes to broaden HIV testing in the State. 1. It requires an individual 13 years of age or older who is receiving medical services in a hospital or in an urgent care facility or from a primary care provider in an outpatient office setting to be offered an HIV test if the individual has not been under regular care from a primary care provider unless that individual is being treated for a life-threatening emergency. 2. It requires a health care provider to include an HIV test in the standard set of medical tests performed on an individual with a possible sexually transmitted disease or infection. 3. It requires health insurance carriers to provide coverage for annual HIV testing for all individuals 13 years of age or older in health insurance policies and contracts beginning January 1, 2024.


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