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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Including image-guided breast biopsy in the definition of "supplemental breast examination" for the purpose of certain provisions of law requiring insurers, health service plans, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for supplemental breast examinations; clarifying that coverage requirements for lung cancer screening apply to follow-up diagnostic imaging; etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand insurance coverage requirements for breast and lung cancer screening in Maryland. It includes image-guided breast biopsy as part of the definition of "supplemental breast examination," and clarifies that coverage requirements for lung cancer screening also apply to follow-up diagnostic imaging. The bill prohibits insurers, health service plans, and HMOs from imposing copays, coinsurance, or deductibles on these screenings, except for high-deductible health plans. The provisions of this bill will apply to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Tiffany Alston (D)*,
Heather Bagnall (D),
Harry Bhandari (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Steve Johnson (D),
Anne Kaiser (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Ashanti Martínez (D),
Matt Morgan (R),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sandy Rosenberg (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 868 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1259?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_868_hb1259t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1259_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1259t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 803329/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0009/hb1259_80332901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb1259_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1259f.pdf |
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