CT SB00883

Redefines "mammogram" to include mammographic examination or breast tomosynthesis with specific HCPCS billing codes (77051, 77052, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77063, G0202, G0204, G0206, G0279, or subsequent corresponding codes)

Requires individual and group health insurance policies to cover baseline mammograms for women ages 35-39 and annual mammograms for women age 40 and older, with breast tomosynthesis available at patient option

Mandates coverage for comprehensive breast ultrasound screening when mammograms show dense breast tissue or when women are at increased risk for breast cancer, with maximum copayment of $20

Mandates coverage for breast magnetic resonance imaging per American Cancer Society guidelines, with maximum copayment of $20

Eliminates all out-of-pocket costs (coinsurance, copayments, deductibles) for mammograms themselves and requires mammography reports include breast density information and patient notification about supplementary screening options

Effective January 1, 2018