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KS SB219

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dinah Sykes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates all cost-sharing (deductibles, copayments, coinsurance) for diagnostic breast examinations used to evaluate abnormalities detected during screening or other exams, effective January 1, 2026

  • Eliminates cost-sharing for supplemental breast examinations (MRI or ultrasound) used to screen for breast cancer in individuals with no abnormality but who have personal/family history or risk factors

  • Applies to all individual and group health insurance policies, medical service plans, hospital service corporation contracts, fraternal benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in Kansas

  • Covered examination types include diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound

  • Amends K.S.A. 40-2,103 and 40-19c09 to incorporate the new coverage requirements into existing insurance statutes

Legislative Description

Imposing certain health insurance coverage requirements for screening and diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/6/2025

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