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AR HB1309

AR HB1309
To 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
In Committee
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
02/06/2025
Passed
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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