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SC S0820
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tameika Devine
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AI Summary
- Requires health insurance policies in South Carolina to cover diagnostic breast examinations (including contrast-enhanced mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and molecular breast imaging) without deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance
- Mandates coverage of supplemental breast examinations without cost-sharing for individuals with elevated breast cancer risk factors, including those with dense breast tissue or family history
- Defines diagnostic examinations as those evaluating abnormalities found during screening or other detection methods, following National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines
- Provides an exception for Health Savings Account-qualified high deductible plans, allowing cost-sharing until the minimum deductible under IRS Section 223 is met, except for preventive care items
- Supplements existing South Carolina law (Section 38-71-145) regarding mammogram coverage and takes effect upon gubernatorial approval
Legislative Description
Diagnostic and supplemental breast examination insurance
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Banking and Insurance1/15/2026
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