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FL S0132
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lori Berman
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AI Summary
- Prohibits all cost-sharing requirements—including deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, and other out-of-pocket expenses—for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under individual, group, blanket, and franchise health insurance policies, health maintenance contracts, and the state group insurance program
- 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 or detected by other means
- Defines "supplemental breast examination" as a medically necessary screening exam (including breast MRI or breast ultrasound) used when no abnormality is suspected but personal or family medical history or other risk factors increase the individual's risk of breast cancer
- Applies to policies and contracts issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2025, and authorizes the Financial Services Commission to adopt rules for administration
- Effective date of July 1, 2024; sponsored by Senator Berman in the Florida Senate for the 2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
11/17/2023
Full Bill Text
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