Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening & Treatment
Chart of State Laws

The first chart identifies states that have a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP), if screening is required through that program to be covered by health insurance, and if undocumented immigrants are covered. Check back often, as this chart is updated frequently.

The second chart identifies states with laws that require insurance coverage for MRI and ultrasound screenings for breast cancer for individuals at high risk.

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State Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Programs

State/TerritoryDoes the State Have a Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection ProgramDoes the State Have a Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment Program & Does it Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program?Does the State BCCTP Program Cover Undocumented Individuals?
AlabamaYeshttps://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/bandc/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/bandc/assets/abccedptreatmentreferralform.pdfNo
AlaskaYeshttps://health.alaska.gov/dph/wcfh/Pages/AKB+C/default.aspxDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/alaska/7-AAC-100-710No
ArizonaYeshttps://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/chronic-disease/cancer-prevention-control/index.php#healthcheck-homeDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.azdhs.gov/prevention/chronic-disease/cancer-prevention-control/index.php#bcctpNo
ArkansasYeshttps://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/breastcare-programDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Does Require Screening Through Any State's NBCCEDPhttps://casetext.com/regulation/arkansas-administrative-code/agency-016-department-of-human-services/division-20-division-of-county-operations/rule-0162001-017-medical-services-policy-ms-31000-31050-breast-and-cervical-cancer-medicaid-dco-129-breast-and-cervical-cancer-medicaid-application-for-assistanceNo
CaliforniaYeshttps://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Cancer/ewc/Pages/default.aspxDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/BCCTP.aspxYes, but only limited-scope BCCTP benefitshttps://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/BCCTP.aspx
ColoradoYeshttps://cdphe.colorado.gov/wwcDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://cancerplan.colorado.gov/help-for-grantees/health-navigation-and-clinical-services/breast-and-cervical-cancer-treatmentNo
ConnecticutYeshttps://portal.ct.gov/dph/Comprehensive-Cancer/Comprehensive-Cancer/The-Connecticut-Early-Detection-and-Prevention-Program-CEDPPRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/dph/Government_Relations/2012_reports/CancerProgramCBCCEDPLegislativeReportrevised20102011pdf.pdfNo
DelawareYeshttps://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/sfl.htmlDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/dpc/catreatment.htmlNo
District of ColumbiaYeshttps://dhcf.dc.gov/service/medicaid-breast-and-cervical-cancer-patientsDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Does Require Screening Through Any State's NBCCEDPhttps://dhcf.dc.gov/service/medicaid-breast-and-cervical-cancer-patientsNo
FloridaYeshttps://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/bccedp.htmlRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/cancer/breast-cancer/bccedp.htmlNo
GeorgiaYeshttps://dph.georgia.gov/BCCPDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://dfcs.georgia.gov/programs/womens-health-medicaidNo
HawaiiYeshttps://health.hawaii.gov/cancer/program-priorities/bcccp/Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://medquest.hawaii.gov/content/dam/formsanddocuments/client-forms/1130-medical-assistnace-for-women-with-breast---cervical-cancer/DHS_1130_Brochure-Rev_07-18.pdf/_jcr_content?type=pdf&process=No
IdahoYeshttps://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/womens-health-fit-fall-quit-smoking/womens-health-checkRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/womens-health-fit-fall-quit-smoking/womens-health-checkNo
IllinoisYeshttps://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/womens-health-services/ibccp.htmlDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/womens-health-services/ibccp.htmlNo
IndianaYeshttps://www.in.gov/health/cdpc/cancer/early-detection/#:~:text=Through%20the%20BCCP%2C%20female%20Indiana,Liquid%2Dbased%20cytology%20testsDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.in.gov/medicaid/members/files/member-eligibility-and-benefit-coverage.pdfNo
IowaYeshttps://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/cancer/cfy#:~:text=Iowa%20women%20aged%2021%2D64,and%20any%20needed%20diagnostic%20procedures.Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://publications.iowa.gov/38575/1/Healthcare%20Provider%20Guide%20Final%201_8_20_1.pdfNo
KansasYeshttps://www.kdhe.ks.gov/826/Breast-Cervical-Cancer-Screening---EDW-PDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Does Require Screening Through Any State's NBCCEDPhttps://khap2.kdhe.state.ks.us/KEESM/Dec_2017_Output/keesm2693.htmNo
KentuckyYeshttps://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dwh/Pages/cancerscreening.aspxRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/dpo/epb/Pages/bcctp.aspxNo
LouisianaYeshttps://ldh.la.gov/page/1504Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://ldh.la.gov/page/1504No
MaineYeshttps://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/bcp/Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/bcp/documents/2019_MaineTreatmentAct_brochure.pdfNo
MarylandYeshttps://health.maryland.gov/phpa/cancer/pages/bccp_home.aspxDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://health.maryland.gov/phpa/cancer/pages/bccdt_home.aspxNo
MassachusettsYeshttps://www.mass.gov/womens-health-network-whnDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.masslegalservices.org/system/files/library/BCCTP_MassHealth_flyer.pdfNo
MichiganYeshttps://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/bc3npDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/chronicdiseases/cancer/bc3npNo
MinnesotaYeshttps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/cancer/sage/about/index.htmlRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Program or through American Indian Cancer Foundation Screen Our Circle Programhttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/breast-cervical-cancer.jspNo
MississippiYeshttps://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,0,103.htmlRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/41,382,103.htmlNo
MissouriYeshttps://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/chronic/showmehealthywomen/index.phpRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://dssmanuals.mo.gov/breast-or-cervical-cancer-treatment-medical-assistance-bcct/1300-000-00/No
MontanaYeshttps://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/cancer/cancerscreeningRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/hcsd/fmamanual/FMA201-9Nov032018.pdfNo
NebraskaYeshttps://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Every-Woman-Matters.aspxRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/nebraska/477-Neb-Admin-Code-ch-27-SS-006No
NevadaYeshttps://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/WHC/Women_s_Health_Connection_-_Home/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program (Requires enrollment in state BCCEDP Program, but screening through CDC is enough)https://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/WHC/Women_s_Health_Connection_-_Home/No
New HampshireYeshttps://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/breast-cervical-cancer-programRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/breast-cervical-cancer-programNo
New JerseyYeshttps://nj.gov/health/ces/public/resources/njceed.shtmlRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/info/resources/medicaid/2012/12-03_Breast_and_Cervical_Cancer_Program_Update.pdfNo
New MexicoYeshttps://www.nmhealth.org/about/phd/pchb/bcc/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Does Require Screening Through Any State's NBCCEDPhttps://www.hsd.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/8.252.400-NMAC-Final.pdfNo
New YorkYeshttps://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program (Requires screening through NY licensed health care provider or through another state's NBCCEDP)https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/treatment/mctp/No
North CarolinaYeshttps://bcccp.dph.ncdhhs.gov/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Preferredhttps://bcccp.dph.ncdhhs.gov/BCCM.htmNo
North DakotaYeshttps://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/women/womens-wayRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.health.nd.gov/womens-wayNo
OhioYeshttps://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/breast-cervical-cancer-project/welcome-toRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://medicaid.ohio.gov/families-and-individuals/citizen-programs-and-initiatives/breast-and-cervical-cancer-projectNo
OklahomaYeshttps://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/chronic-disease-prevention/take-charge-oklahomas-breast-and-cervical-cancer-early-detection-program.htmlDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Does Require Screening Through Any State's NBCCEDPhttps://oklahoma.gov/ohca/individuals/programs/oklahoma-cares.htmlNo
OregonYeshttps://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/healthypeoplefamilies/women/healthscreening/pages/index.aspxDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/ohp/pages/bcctp.aspxYeshttps://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYPEOPLEFAMILIES/WOMEN/HEALTHSCREENING/Pages/Treatment.aspx
PennsylvaniaYeshttps://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Pages/PABreastandCervicalCancerEarlyDetectionProgram.aspxDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Breast-and-Cervical-Cancer-Prevention-and-Treatment.aspxNo
Rhode IslandYeshttps://health.ri.gov/programs/womenscancerscreening/Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://health.ri.gov/programs/womenscancerscreening/for/providers/No
South CarolinaYeshttps://scdhec.gov/health/diseases-conditions/cancer/best-chance-network-women-may-qualify-free-cancer-screeningsDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.scdhhs.gov/eligibility-groups/breast-cervical-cancer-programNo
South DakotaYeshttps://doh.sd.gov/topics/cancer/breast-and-cervical-cancer-control-all-women-count/Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://dss.sd.gov/medicaid/generalinfo/medicalprograms.aspxNo
TennesseeYeshttps://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/rwh/tbcsp.htmlRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/rwh/tbcsp/about-tbcsp.htmlNo
TexasYeshttps://www.hhs.texas.gov/providers/health-services-providers/womens-health-services/breast-cervical-cancer-servicesDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-programs-services/medicaid-breast-cervical-cancer-programNo
UtahYeshttps://cancerutah.org/uccp-free-cancer-screenings/Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://medicaid.utah.gov/individuals-breast-or-cervical-cancer/No
VermontYeshttps://www.healthvermont.gov/wellness/you-firstDoes Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Program, But Does Require Screening Through Any State's NBCCEDPhttps://www.healthvermont.gov/wellness/you-first/you-first-faqsNo
VirginiaYeshttps://www.vdh.virginia.gov/central-virginia/every-woman-life/Requires Screening Through State BCCEDP Program or Through the Project Wish Programhttps://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-members/for-adults/breast-cervical-cancer-prevention-and-treatment-act/No
WashingtonYeshttps://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/cancer/breast-cervical-and-colon-health-programRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-help-others-apply-and-access-apple-health/other-programsNo
West VirginiaYeshttps://www.wvdhhr.org/bccsp/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.wvdhhr.org/bccsp/treatment.aspNo
WisconsinYeshttps://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wwwp/index.htmRequires Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/well-woman-medicaid.htmNo
WyomingYeshttps://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/cancer-and-chronic-disease-prevention-unit/cancer/Does Not Require Screening Through State BCCEDP Programhttps://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/cancer-and-chronic-disease-prevention-unit/cancer/No
GuamYeshttps://dphss.guam.gov/breast-and-cervical-cancer-early-detection-program/Does Not Have a Breast & Cervical Cancer Treatment ProgramUnknown
Last updated2/20242/2024

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Laws About Insurance Coverage for MRI and Ultrasound Screenings for Individuals at High Risk for Breast Cancer

StateSummary of Law Requiring MRI or Ultrasound Screening for Individuals at High Risk for Breast Cancer
ALABAMA
ALASKA
ARIZONAhttps://legiscan.com/AZ/text/SB1601/2023Requires insurer to cover diagnostic and screening mammogram, tomosynthesis, MRI, or ultrasound (1) every year for a woman who is 40 and over (2) where deemed medically necessary by health care provider, (3) where abnormality, symptoms, prior diagnostic imaging, etc. show medically necessary, (4) where high risk, or (5) where history of breast cancer.
ARKANSAShttps://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FACTS%2F2021R%2FPublic%2FACT553.pdfRequires insurer to cover complete breast ultrasound if mammogram screening demonstrates certain dense tissue and the primary healthcare provider or radiologist determines an ultrasound is medically necessary
CALIFORNIA
COLORADOhttps://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb19-1301Requires insurer to cover annual screening using the noninvasive imaging modality appropriate for the covered person’s breast health needs, as determined by the person’s healthcare provider, for all individuals with at least one risk factor
CONNECTICUThttps://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/BA/PDF/2022SB-00358-R000356-BA.PDFRequires certain insurers to cover diagnostic and screening breast ultrasounds for any insured whose mammogram shows dense breast tissue or who is at increased risk. Requires certain insurers to cover diagnostic and screening breast MRIs for insured who are age 35 and older or who are younger than 35 and are at increased risk
DELAWAREhttps://legis.delaware.gov/SessionLaws/Chapter?id=41731Requires insurer to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast screening. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes MRI and ultrasound screening that are medically necessary and clinically appropriate.
*DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAhttps://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/31-2902Requires insurer to cover adjuvant breast cancer screening, including MRI and ultrasound, if dense breast tissue or increased risk.
FLORIDA
GEORGIAhttps://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-33/chapter-24/article-1/section-33-24-59-32/Requires insurers who provide coverage for diagnostic screening to impose cost sharing for diagnostic and supplemental screening that is no less favorable than cost sharing applicable to a mammogram screening. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes medically necessary MRI and ultrasound screening.
HAWAII
IDAHO
ILLINOIShttps://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=021500050HArt%2E+XX&ActID=1249&ChapterID=22&SeqStart=99300000&SeqEnd=114800000Requires insurer to cover, for a woman of 35 years or over, ultrasound or MRI screening where heterogenous/dense breast tissue or when medically necessary as deemed by physician.
INDIANAhttps://law.justia.com/codes/indiana/2022/title-27/article-8/chapter-14/section-27-8-14-6/Requires insurer to cover ultrasound screening where deemed medically necessary by healthcare provider.
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANAhttps://legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1230693Requires insurer to cover an annual MRI starting at age 25 and annual mammography starting at age 30 for women with a hereditary susceptibility from pathogenic mutation carrier status or prior chest wall radiation. Requires insurer to cover an annual supplemental screening (MRI preferred) for women under 50 with a prior history of breast cancer, or women at any age with a prior history of breast cancer and dense breast, if recommended by a physician.
MAINEhttps://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1168&item=4&snum=131Prohibits individual insurer from imposing cost sharing on diagnostic and supplemental breast screening. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes medically necessary MRI and ultrasound screening that is used to evaluate an abnormality suspected from screening or otherwise detected.
MARYLANDhttps://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0376?ys=2023RS#:~:text=Prohibiting%2C%20except%20under%20certain%20circumstances,examination%3B%20and%20requiring%20the%20MarylandProhibits insurer from imposing cost sharing on diagnostic and supplemental breast screening. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes medically necessary MRI and ultrasound screening that is used to evaluate an abnormality suspected from screening or otherwise detected.
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTAhttps://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/62A.30Requires insurer to cover additional diagnostic services or testing where provider deems necessary after a mammogram. Prohibits insurer from imposing cost sharing on diagnostic breast screening. Diagnostic screening includes medically necessary MRI and ultrasound screening.
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURIhttps://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=376.782&bid=54308&hl=376.782%u2044Requires insurer to cover additional or supplemental screening, including MRI and ultrasound, where deemed medically necessary by a physician. For any woman with above-average risk, requires insurer to cover ultrasound and MRI screening where deemed medically necessary by a physician.
MONTANAhttps://leg.mt.gov/bills/2023/billpdf/HB0665.pdfRequires insurer to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast screening where medically necessary and clinically appropriate. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes MRI and ultrasound screening. Prohibits cost sharing for diagnostic and supplmental screening.
NEBRASKAhttps://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=44-785Requires insurers to cover ultrasound and MRI imaging for women with increased risk due to family or personal hisotry, atypical biopsy, positive genetic testing, history of chest radiation, or dense breast tissue.
NEVADAhttps://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bill/10238/OverviewRequires insurer to cover diagnostic screening where deemed medically necessary or to evaluate an abnormality seen in a previous mammogram or otherwise detected. Prohibits cost sharing for diagnostic screening.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEYhttps://pub.njleg.gov/bills/2012/PL13/196_.PDFRequires insurer to cover MRI and ultrasound screening where baseline screening reveals extremely dense breast tissue, abnormality or the patient has risk factors.
NEW MEXICOhttps://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?Chamber=H&LegType=B&LegNo=27&year=23Prohibits insurer from imposing cost sharing on diagnostic or supplemental breast screening. Diagnostic screening includes MRI and ultrasound screening deemed medically necessary or clinically appropriate, or following detection of an abnormality.
NEW YORKhttps://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/circular_letters/cl2016_02Prohibits insurer from imposing cost sharing on covered diagnostic breast screening beyond a screening mammogram. Diagnostic screening includes medically necessary MRI and ultrasound screening.
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIOhttps://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/134/hb371/statusRequires insurer to cover supplemental screening where a screening mammography demonstrates dense breast tissue or where a woman has a high risk of breast cancer. Supplemental screening includes MRI and ultrasound deemed medically necessary by a healthcare provider.
OKLAHOMAhttps://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1431266Requires insurer to cover diagnostic screening where a mammogram shows an abnormality or for those determined to be at high risk. Diagnostic screening includes MRI and ultrasound.
OREGONhttps://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023R1/Measures/Overview/SB1041Requires insurer to cover diagnostic or supplemental screening where deemed medically necessary or to evaluate an abnormality seen in a previous mammogram or otherwise detected. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes MRI and ultrasound.
PENNSYLVANIAhttps://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm?yr=2023&sessInd=0&act=1Requires insurer to cover diagnostic and supplemental MRI and ultrasound. Requires insurer to cover an annual supplemental screening for any woman determined to be at high risk based on certain risk factors.
*PUERTO RICOhttps://casetext.com/statute/laws-of-puerto-rico/title-twenty-four-health-and-sanitation/part-vii-hospitals-institutions-and-health-programs/chapter-132a-cancer-patients-and-survivors-bill-of-rights/3072-rights#:~:text=(d)%20Every%20plan%20shall%20provide,not%20limited%20to%2C%20mastectomy%2C%20breastRequires insurer to cover, for cancer patients and surviviors, screening including MRI and ultrasound.
RHODE ISLANDhttps://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText23/HouseText23/H5283A.pdfRequires insurer to cover any additional screenings deemed medically necessary for individuals who have received notice of dense breast tissue. Additional screenings deemed medically necessary includes MRI and ultrasound.
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEEhttps://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2771&GA=112Requires any insurer that covers screening mammograms to cover diagnostic and supplemental screening where deemed medically necessary by a physician. Diagnostic and supplemental screening includes MRI and ultrasound.
TEXAShttps://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/IN/htm/IN.1356.htmRequires any insurer who provides coverage for a screening mammogram to impose cost sharing for diagnostic screening that is no less favorable than cost sharing applicable to a screening mammogram. Diagnostic screening includes MRI or ultrasound designed to evaluate a seen or identified abnormality.
UTAH
VERMONThttps://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/08/107/04100a#:~:text=%C2%A7%204100a.&text=(a)%20Insurers%20shall%20provide%20coverage,dense%20breast%20tissue%2C%20or%20both.Requires insurer to cover ultrasound screening for a patient with or potentially with (inconclusive results) dense breast tissue. Prohibits insurer from imposing cost sharing for this ultrasound.
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTONhttps://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Htm/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5396-S.SL.htmProhibits insurer from imposing cost sharing for diagnostic or supplemental breast screening. Diagnostic screening includes medically necessary and appropriate MRI or ultrasound designed to evaluate an abnormality. Supplemental screening includes medically necessary and appropriate MRI or ultrasound to screen where there is no abnormality or where the individual is at high risk for breast cancer.
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
GUAM
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