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MA H1100

Relative to breast cancer equity and early detection


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill requires insurance plans in Massachusetts, including those offered by the state's Group Insurance Commission, MassHealth (Medicaid), and private insurers, to cover diagnostic examinations for breast cancer at the same level as screening mammograms. This includes examinations using diagnostic mammography, breast magnetic resonance imaging, or breast ultrasound to evaluate abnormalities in the breast. The bill also prohibits insurers from increasing patient cost-sharing, such as deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments, for these diagnostic examinations compared to screening mammograms. The provisions of the bill will apply to all new or renewed insurance contracts one year after its effective date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4748 (on 05/09/2022)

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