MA S616

Bill

MA S616

Relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
07/23/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing state laws to mandate insurance coverage for a range of breast cancer screening services. The key provisions include: (1) requiring annual mammograms, which may include tomosynthesis (3D imaging), for women aged 40 and older, and baseline mammograms for women aged 35-40; (2) providing mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRI scans for women under 40 with a family history or other risk factors; (3) covering additional testing, such as diagnostic mammograms or MRI scans, when medically necessary; and (4) exempting these breast cancer screening benefits from any copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, or dollar limits. The bill aims to improve access to comprehensive breast cancer screening and early detection.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Anne Gobi (D), Kay Khan (D), Jason Lewis (D), Joan Lovely (D), Mark Montigny (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S616

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S616
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S616.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1020	Relative to mastectomies	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1023	Relative to the health insurance of children of divorced parents	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1024	Relative to the providing of mammograms	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1025	Relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening	Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence	Similar To
H1050	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H1116	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
H988	Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions	Accompanied a study order, see H5160	Similar To
S585	To ensure dependent health coverage for adults with disabilities	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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