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ND HB1283
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Karls
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Public Employees Retirement System health insurance plan from imposing deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations, including mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound
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Applies to diagnostic exams evaluating abnormalities and supplemental screenings for individuals with elevated breast cancer risk due to personal or family medical history
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Exempts high-deductible health plans paired with health savings accounts from cost-sharing restrictions until enrollees meet the IRS minimum deductible, except for preventive care services
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Requires the Public Employees Retirement System to submit a bill to the 70th Legislative Assembly proposing extension of these restrictions to all group and individual health insurance policies, along with a report on utilization, costs, and recommendations
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Applies to health coverage beginning after June 30, 2025, with an expiration date of June 30, 2027, creating a two-year pilot period
Legislative Description
Diagnostic breast examination and supplemental breast examination cost-sharing restrictions; to provide for a report to the legislative assembly; to provide for application; and to provide an expiration date.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 22 nays 24
4/11/2025