Bill > H0187

This bill expands breast cancer screening coverage for women aged 25-40 in Florida by requiring Medicaid, individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, and health maintenance contracts to provide yearly mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings under specific circumstances. The bill defines a mammogram as a radiological examination to detect breast cancer, including digital breast tomosynthesis, and defines supplemental breast cancer screening as additional clinically appropriate examinations like MRI, ultrasound, or molecular breast imaging. These supplemental screenings would be covered if a woman has dense breast tissue (as determined by the American College of Radiology's imaging reporting system) or is at increased risk due to factors such as personal or family history of breast cancer, biopsy-proven benign breast disease, ancestry, genetic predisposition, not having given birth before age 30, or other reasons determined by a healthcare provider. The coverage will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the Agency for Health Care Administration is required to seek federal approval if needed for implementation. This legislation aims to improve early detection of breast cancer for women in the 25-40 age range by expanding access to comprehensive breast cancer screenings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/187