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GA SB509
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ricky Williams
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AI Summary
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Health benefit policies must cover one annual chest imaging test plus any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for individuals who have undergone a mastectomy, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy
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Chest imaging tests covered include X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, PET scans, and CT scans of the chest used to diagnose or monitor disease presence or spread
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Cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screening examinations must be no less favorable than those for screening mammograms
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Applies to individual and group health plans, including state employee plans and contracts for indigent care, but excludes self-insured ERISA plans and limited benefit insurance policies
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Effective July 1, 2026, applying to all policies issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Insurance; certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/17/2026