LEGISLATIVE WIN IN RHODE ISLAND TO ELIMINATE COST SHARING FOR PROSTATE CANCER March 4, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On April 30, Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island signed legislation that will eliminate cost sharing for prostate cancer screening. The bill, named in honor of State Senator Maryellen Goodwin who is currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer, will increase access to screening for both prostate and colorectal cancers by removing financial barriers. “We are thrilled to see our ZERO Cost to Prostate Cancer Screening initiative catching on across the country. By eliminating unnecessary barriers to diagnosis, we’ll improve the lives of men and their loved ones,” said Alison Manson, ZERO’s Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy. “We look forward to working with our partners in RI to raise awareness of this benefit and save the lives of Rhode Islanders.”Under the new benefit, men in Rhode Island will not pay any out of pocket costs for prostate cancer screening received from an in-network provider beginning on January 1, 2022. Rhode Island joins New York and Maryland as the only other states that have passed similar legislation.For more information on ZERO Cost to Prostate Cancer Screening, click here. About ZERO Prostate CancerZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care. As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease. Learn more at ZEROcancer.org About Prostate Cancer Advocacy Press Release Screening & PSA Test More for you
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On April 30, Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island signed legislation that will eliminate cost sharing for prostate cancer screening. The bill, named in honor of State Senator Maryellen Goodwin who is currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer, will increase access to screening for both prostate and colorectal cancers by removing financial barriers. “We are thrilled to see our ZERO Cost to Prostate Cancer Screening initiative catching on across the country. By eliminating unnecessary barriers to diagnosis, we’ll improve the lives of men and their loved ones,” said Alison Manson, ZERO’s Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy. “We look forward to working with our partners in RI to raise awareness of this benefit and save the lives of Rhode Islanders.”Under the new benefit, men in Rhode Island will not pay any out of pocket costs for prostate cancer screening received from an in-network provider beginning on January 1, 2022. Rhode Island joins New York and Maryland as the only other states that have passed similar legislation.For more information on ZERO Cost to Prostate Cancer Screening, click here.
About ZERO Prostate CancerZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care. As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease. Learn more at ZEROcancer.org
