New Rules Expand Services Covered with No Cost-Sharing

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued some new “frequently asked questions” for its Affordable Care Act pages, and new guidelines that require health plans to expand what they are required to cover with no cost-sharing.

The new FAQ section expands the age group for which insurers must cover colonoscopies and adds some women’s services that must also be covered with no out-of-pocket costs on the part of the insured patient.

Additionally, the HHS updated its rules on women’s breastfeeding supplies, coverage for obesity treatment in some women, as well as adding screening for suicide risk for some age groups.

Here’s a rundown of the new rules: New Rules Expand Services Covered with No Cost