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NY A01158

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Seawright

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands mandatory insurance coverage for mammograms at any age to include individuals who have a second degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer, in addition to the existing coverage for those with first degree relatives

  • Applies to individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, and contracts issued by health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

  • Mammograms must be recommended by a physician and may be provided through breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography)

  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and applies to all policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date

Legislative Description

Provides that individuals may receive breast cancer screenings under an insurance plan when such individual has a second degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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