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CA AB2764
Bill
Status
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Susan Bonilla
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AI Summary
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Requires health care service plan contracts and disability insurance policies to cover digital mammography and breast tomosynthesis, in addition to traditional mammography for screening and diagnostic purposes.
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Applies to coverage upon referral by a participating physician, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant operating within their scope of practice.
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Permits plans and policies to apply copayment and deductible provisions and does not extend coverage to services furnished by nonparticipating providers unless referred by a participating provider.
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Exempts specialized health insurance, Medicare supplement insurance, short-term limited duration health insurance, CHAMPUS supplement insurance, TRI-CARE supplement insurance, hospital indemnity, accident-only, and specified disease insurance from coverage requirements.
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Specifies that no state reimbursement is required because costs incurred by local agencies or school districts result from changes in criminal penalties or definitions under the California Constitution.
Legislative Description
Health care coverage: mammography.
Last Action
From committee without further action.
11/30/2016