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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to breast cancer equity and early detection. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure equity and early detection of breast cancer by requiring various health insurance plans and providers in Massachusetts to cover diagnostic examinations for breast cancer at the same level as screening mammograms. Specifically, the bill prohibits increases in patient cost-sharing (such as deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance) for these diagnostic examinations, and defines "diagnostic examinations for breast cancer" to include medically necessary tests like diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound. The provisions of the bill will apply to all health insurance contracts one year after its effective date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Mike Rush (D)*,
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Bill Straus (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2856 (on 05/02/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S726 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S726.pdf |
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