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AR HB1309
AR HB1309To Amend The Law Concerning Coverage Of Examinations For Breast Cancer; And To Clarify The Cost-sharing Requirements For Examinations For Breast Cancer.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Passed
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING COVERAGE OF EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER; TO CLARIFY THE COST- SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXAMINATIONS FOR BREAST CANCER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arkansas state law to clarify and expand health insurance coverage requirements for breast cancer examinations. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing prohibition on healthcare insurers paying for mammographies performed in unaccredited facilities and adds language specifying that this applies to credentialed or accredited places of service. The bill also modifies cost-sharing requirements for breast cancer screening and diagnostic examinations. Under the new provisions, health benefit plans cannot impose any cost-sharing requirements (such as copayments or deductibles) for screening mammograms or breast ultrasounds, even if the services are provided on different dates or multiple services are performed on the same date. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare insurers to ensure that the cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic breast cancer examinations, including breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are at least as favorable as those for screening examinations. These changes aim to reduce financial barriers to breast cancer screening and diagnostic services, potentially improving early detection and treatment outcomes for patients.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Notification that HB1309 is now Act 268 (on 03/12/2025)
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