(a) For purposes of this section:
(1) “At risk for ovarian cancer” means any of the following:
a. Having a family history of any of the following:
- 1. One or more first- or second-degree relatives with ovarian cancer.
- 2. Clusters of women relatives with breast cancer.
- 3. Nonpolyposis colorectal cancer.
- 4. Breast cancer in a male relative.
b. Testing positive for any of the following genetic mutations:
- 1. BRCA1 or BRCA2.
- 2. Lynch Syndrome.
c. Having a personal history of any of the following:
- 1. Ovarian cancer.
- 2. Endometriosis.
- 3. Unexplained infertility.
- 4. Uterine fibroids.
- 5. Polycystic ovarian syndrome.
- (2) “Carrier” means any entity that provides health insurance under § 505(3) of this title.
(3) “Monitoring tests” and “screening tests” mean tests and examinations for ovarian cancer using any of the following methods that are recommended by a patient’s physician:
- a. Tumor marker tests supported by national clinical guidelines, national standards of care, or peer reviewed medical literature.
- b. Transvaginal ultrasound.
- c. Pelvic examination.
- d. Other screening tests supported by national clinical guidelines, national standards of care, or peer reviewed medical literature.
(b) Carriers shall provide coverage for all the following:
- (1) Monitoring tests for ovarian cancer after a woman is treated for ovarian cancer.
- (2) Annual screening tests for women at risk for ovarian cancer.
- (c) Coverage required by subsection (b) of this section must be at no cost in all health benefits plans delivered or issued for delivery by carriers.
84 Del. Laws, c. 488, § 2