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MD SB518
Bill
Status
1/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nick Charles
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AI Summary
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Requires health insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations in Maryland to cover preventive ovarian cancer screenings for individuals aged 45 and older
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Covered screenings include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans
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Prohibits insurers from imposing copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles on these preventive screenings
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Allows an exception for high-deductible health plans (as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 223), which may apply their deductible requirement to these screenings
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Takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Health Insurance - Screening for Ovarian Cancer - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing
Nonprofit Organizations
Last Action
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
1/27/2025