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OK SB2135
Bill
Status
2/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Constance Johnson
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AI Summary
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Licensed health care facilities offering mammography screening services are prohibited from requiring a referral from a physician or other health care provider before providing such services
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The State Department of Health may impose fines of $100 to $1,000 per violation against facilities that require referrals for mammography screenings
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Health insurance policies covering women age 35 and older must include mammography screening coverage up to $115, and such coverage cannot require a physician referral
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Women ages 35-39 are entitled to one mammography screening every five years; women 40 and older are entitled to annual screenings under covered policies
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Effective date: November 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; prohibiting the practice of requiring referrals for mammography screening services. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/2/2010