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MI HB4815

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Samantha Steckloff

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for annual breast cancer screening mammography coverage from 40 years to 35 years and older under health insurance policies in Michigan.

  • Requires insurers delivering, issuing, or renewing health insurance policies in the state to offer coverage for breast cancer diagnostic services, outpatient treatment services, and rehabilitative services with terms no less favorable than coverage for physical illness generally.

  • Defines breast cancer diagnostic services to include mammography, surgical biopsy, and pathologic examination.

  • Defines breast cancer outpatient treatment services to include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and related medical follow-up services.

  • Defines breast cancer rehabilitative services to include reconstructive plastic surgery, physical therapy, and psychological and social support services.

Legislative Description

Insurance: health insurers; age eligibility for coverage for annual breast cancer mammography examination; lower. Amends sec. 3406d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406d).

Women: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/11/2021

5/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance5/11/2021

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