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GA HB937

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Henderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Insurers providing individual accident and sickness insurance must notify each female insured of her mammogram coverage upon turning age 40
  • Annual notification of mammogram coverage must continue each year after age 40, for as long as mammogram screening is recommended based on the insured's individual health status as determined by her physician
  • Amends O.C.G.A. § 33-29-3.2, which governs individual insurance coverage for mammograms, Pap smears, and prostate-specific antigen tests
  • Sponsored by Representative Henderson of the 113th district and passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Medicaid; coverage for annual mammograms at no cost to recipient; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

5/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/16/2022
Health and Human Services1/25/2022

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