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TX SB1747

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Alvarado

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health benefit plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements (deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance) on screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging, and supplemental breast examinations

  • Expands the definition of "diagnostic imaging" to include contrast-enhanced mammography, diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and molecular breast imaging, as determined by National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines

  • Creates a new category of "supplemental breast examination" for patients with risk factors such as personal or family medical history, or dense breast tissue, even when no abnormality has been detected

  • Applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, with provisions allowing state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required

Legislative Description

Relating to coverage for screening mammograms, diagnostic imaging, and supplemental breast examinations under certain health benefit plans.

Insurance

Last Action

Referred to Health & Human Services

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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