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AZ SB1099
Bill
Status
1/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Miranda
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AI Summary
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Requires insurance policies and health care plans to cover supplemental breast examinations using magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, or breast pressure elastography when combined with point-of-care ultrasound for patients at increased risk of breast cancer or by personal choice.
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Defines "supplemental breast examination" as a medically necessary examination used to screen for breast cancer when abnormalities are not seen or suspected, based on personal/family medical history, risk factors, or patient preference, with frequency determined by patient and physician.
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Applies the supplemental breast examination coverage requirement to medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurance policies, and group disability policies across Arizona.
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Adds supplemental breast examination coverage to existing requirements for post-mastectomy care, preventive mammography screening, and diagnostic imaging under various insurance contract types.
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Modifies Arizona Revised Statutes sections 20-826, 20-1057, 20-1342, 20-1402, 20-1404, and 36-2907 to incorporate supplemental breast examination coverage requirements.
Legislative Description
Supplemental breast exams; insurance; coverage
Insurance
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/23/2024