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ID H0134
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires health benefit plans to cover one supplemental breast screening annually for individuals at increased risk of breast cancer, including those with personal or family history of breast cancer, genetic predisposition, prior thoracic radiation therapy, or lifetime risk greater than 20%
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Defines supplemental breast screening as MRI, contrast mammogram, or ultrasound recommended by a treating physician when no abnormality is seen or suspected
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Mandates coverage for individuals with extremely dense or heterogeneously dense breast tissue (per American College of Radiology categories), with additional risk factors required for heterogeneously dense tissue
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Applies to insurance companies, group hospital service corporations, managed care organizations, fraternal benefit societies, and health insurance exchanges operating in Idaho
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Effective January 1, 2026, with emergency clause; allows insurers to apply standard deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance to breast imaging beyond the minimum required coverage
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding breast cancer screening.
HEALTH
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 24, 2025 Session Law Chapter 163 Effective: 01/01/2026
3/25/2025