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FL H0575

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marie Woodson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or other out-of-pocket expenses) for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under individual health insurance policies, group/blanket/franchise health insurance policies, health maintenance contracts, and the state group insurance program.

  • Defines "diagnostic breast examination" as a medically necessary examination using diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, or breast ultrasound to evaluate an abnormality seen or suspected from a screening or detected by other means.

  • Defines "supplemental breast examination" as a medically necessary breast exam using MRI or ultrasound to screen for breast cancer when no abnormality is suspected, based on personal or family medical history or other risk factors.

  • Applies to policies and contracts issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2024, and authorizes the Financial Services Commission to adopt rules for administration.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations

Last Action

Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee2/7/2023

Full Bill Text

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