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NY A07572
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
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AI Summary
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Expands insurance coverage to include sonograms and other diagnostic procedures for breast cancer detection, not just mammograms, for individuals with a prior history of breast cancer or a first-degree relative with breast cancer history
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Removes age restrictions (previously ages 35-39) for baseline mammogram coverage and annual mammogram requirements in large group policies
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Requires coverage upon physician recommendation, subject to insurer determination of medical necessity for large group policies
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Applies to both group/blanket insurance policies and contracts offered by medical expense indemnity corporations, hospital service corporations, and health service corporations
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Takes effect on the same date as Chapter 424 of the Laws of 2024
Legislative Description
Requires insurance coverage of sonograms and other diagnostic procedures used to detect breast cancer for covered persons with a prior history of breast cancer or who have a first degree relative with a prior history of breast cancer.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026