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GA SB509

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Williams

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast screening examinations must be no less favorable than those for screening mammograms

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Labor2/17/2026

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