Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-73c: Pancreatic screening and treatment referral program.

(a) As used in this section:

(1) “Pancreatic cancer screening and referral services” means necessary pancreatic cancer screening services and referral services for a procedure intended to treat cancer of the human pancreas.

(2) “Unserved or underserved populations” means patients who are: (A) At or below two hundred fifty per cent of the federal poverty level for individuals; (B) without health coverage for pancreatic cancer screening services; and (C) of an age at which pancreatic cancer screening services are deemed appropriate by medical professionals.

(b) Not later than January 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Public Health shall establish, within available appropriations, a pancreatic cancer screening and treatment referral program within the Department of Public Health to (1) promote screening and detection of pancreatic cancer among persons who may be susceptible to the disease due to higher risk factors, (2) educate the public, including unserved and underserved populations, regarding pancreatic cancer and the benefits of early detection, and (3) provide referrals to appropriate pancreatic screening and counseling services and treatment referral services.

(c) The program shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) The establishment of a public education and outreach initiative to publicize (A) pancreatic cancer screening services and the extent of health coverage that may be available for such services; (B) the benefits of early detection of pancreatic cancer and the recommended frequency of screening services, including clinical examinations; and (C) the medical assistance program and any other public or private program that patients may use to access such services;

(2) Linkage to and coordination with pancreatic screening and counseling services and treatment referral services offered by health systems, health care entities and providers of such services that are recognized by the Department of Public Health; and

(3) The use and dissemination of professional education programs concerning the benefits of early detection of pancreatic cancer and the recommended frequency of pancreatic cancer screenings.