Also aims to clarify the cost-sharing requirements for examinations for breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Coverage
Healthcare insurer will not pay for mammographies performed in unaccredited facility.
Applies to a credentialed or accredited place of service in which the service is provided.
Health benefit plan will not impose a cost-sharing requirement for mammogram, even if the service is provided on different days, or more than one service on the same day.
Legislative History
On Jan. 29, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 6, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Feb. 6, 2025, bill delivered to House; on Mar. 10, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Mar. 10, bill returned to Senate; on Mar. 11, 2025, bill was delivered to governor.
On Mar. 12, 2025, bill was approved by the governor, and was assigned Act 268.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
In Apr. 2025, ARK LEG enacted SB 123, Act 553, on mammogram coverage, #251164.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; IB; Ins
Reference
Act 268, PR, Bill HB1309, 3/12/2025; Citation: *ARK INS* 23-79-140;
