HB 1252 Modifies an insurance mandate relating to low-dose mammography screening

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HB 1252 - This act specifies that the insurance mandate regarding "low-dose mammography screening" shall also include digital mammography, and breast tomosynthesis as defined in the act.

Currently, women age 40 to 49 are eligible for a mammogram every 2 years, and women age 50 and over are eligible yearly. The act provides that women age 40 and older are eligible yearly.

On and after January 1, 2019, providers of low-dose mammography screening, as defined in the act, shall be reimbursed at rates accurately reflecting the costs specific to each type of screening.

This act is similar to HB 1088 (2017).

ERIC VANDER WEERD


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