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AR HB1309

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Rose

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Screening mammograms cannot be subject to copayments, deductibles, or other cost-sharing requirements under health benefit plans, regardless of whether services are provided on the same or different dates

  • Breast ultrasounds are exempt from all cost-sharing requirements, including when multiple services occur on the same date or across different dates

  • Cost-sharing for diagnostic breast cancer examinations, including breast MRI, must be no less favorable than cost-sharing for screening examinations

  • Mammography services must be performed at credentialed or accredited facilities to qualify for insurance payment

  • Approved March 12, 2025, amending Arkansas Code § 23-79-140

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Coverage Of Examinations For Breast Cancer; And To Clarify The Cost-sharing Requirements For Examinations For Breast Cancer.

Last Action

Notification that HB1309 is now Act 268

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce2/6/2025
Insurance and Commerce1/29/2025

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