BILL NUMBER:  AB 1763
  VETOED	DATE: 09/23/2016




To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am returning Assembly Bill 1763 without my signature.

This bill imposes a no cost sharing mandate on health plans and
insurance policies for colorectal cancer screening services that
exceeds the requirements of the federal Affordable Care Act.

I understand the importance of preventative health care services, and
in particular, screening for various types of cancer. I believe,
however, the cost sharing rules for these services as set in the
Affordable Care Act are sufficient. Moreover, creating a no cost
sharing rule for colorectal cancer sets it apart from all other
cancers and contributes to increasing everyone's health care costs.


Sincerely,



Edmund G. Brown Jr.