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GA SB509Insurance; certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; provide
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires certain health benefit policies, which are insurance plans that cover healthcare services, to provide coverage for an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for individuals who have undergone a mastectomy (surgical removal of a breast) or other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy. A "chest imaging test" is defined as any diagnostic tool used to visualize the chest for disease detection and monitoring, including X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, PET scans, and CT scans. This new coverage requirement applies to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2026, and it aims to ensure that individuals who have previously battled cancer receive necessary ongoing monitoring.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
John Albers (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Jason T. Dickerson (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Insurance And Labor Committee (16:00:00 2/24/2026 MEZZ 1) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73203 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242570 |
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