Bill > H0141

This bill modifies Florida's state group insurance program to enhance coverage for breast examinations by defining two key types of medical imaging: diagnostic breast examinations and supplemental breast examinations, both of which are to be determined according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network's guidelines. Specifically, a diagnostic breast examination is a medically necessary imaging test used to evaluate an abnormality detected during a screening, which can include mammography, MRI, or ultrasound. A supplemental breast examination is an additional imaging test used to screen for breast cancer when no abnormality is initially detected, and which is based on personal or family medical history or other risk factors. The bill mandates that the state group insurance program cannot impose any out-of-pocket costs (cost-sharing) on employees for these types of breast examinations, with a nuanced provision related to health savings accounts to ensure compliance with federal tax law. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, and are designed to improve access to comprehensive breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for state employees by removing financial barriers to these important medical tests.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/141