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NY A01158
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Seawright
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies to individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, and contracts issued by health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
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Mammograms must be recommended by a physician and may be provided through breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography)
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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