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FL S0670

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tracie Davis

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies, group policies, and health maintenance contracts in Florida to cover one annual mammogram, including digital breast tomosynthesis, for women aged 25 and older — lowering the previous baseline age from 35 and simplifying the prior age-tiered schedule
  • Mandates coverage for one annual supplemental breast cancer screening (e.g., MRI, ultrasound, molecular breast imaging) for women with dense breast tissue, personal or family history of breast cancer, genetic predisposition, ancestry-related risk, biopsy-proven benign breast disease, or nulliparity before age 30
  • Creates Section 409.9064, F.S., requiring the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide Medicaid coverage for annual mammograms and supplemental breast cancer screenings for female recipients aged 25 and older, subject to available funding and General Appropriations Act limitations
  • Defines "supplemental breast cancer screening" as a clinically appropriate exam deemed medically necessary by a treating provider in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines
  • Applies to policies and contracts issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after July 1, 2024, and directs the agency to seek federal approval if needed for Medicaid implementation

Legislative Description

Coverage for Mammograms and Supplemental Breast Cancer Screenings

Last Action

Died in Banking and Insurance

3/8/2024

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