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FL H0773
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Select Committee on Health Innovation
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AI Summary
- Prohibits Florida's state group insurance program from imposing any cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, or similar out-of-pocket expenses) on enrollees for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations
- Defines "diagnostic breast examination" as a medically necessary exam—including diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, or breast ultrasound—used to evaluate an abnormality seen or suspected from a screening examination for breast cancer
- Defines "supplemental breast examination" as a medically necessary exam—including breast MRI or breast ultrasound—used to screen for breast cancer when no abnormality is seen or suspected, based on personal or family medical history or other risk factors
- Includes an exception for health savings account (HSA) qualified high-deductible health plans, where the cost-sharing prohibition applies only after the enrollee has satisfied the minimum deductible under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code, to preserve HSA eligibility under federal law
- Takes effect January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action
Died in Health & Human Services Committee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/14/2024
Appropriations2/6/2024
Select Committee on Health Innovation12/27/2023
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