On Apr. 1, IOW LEG passed bill relating to coverage for breast exams.
IOW LEG passed HF 2489 relating to providing insurance coverage for supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations in new section IOW LEG 514C.4A.
Overview
Provides relevant definitions, including breast MRI, Breast ultrasound, covered person, diagnostic breast examination, diagnostic mammogram, health care professional.
Requires that policy, contract, or plan providing for third-party payment of medical expenses must provide coverage for supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations.
Coverage for these may not be less favorable than that for screening mammograms.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Feb. 21, 2024, bill passed House.
On Feb. 22, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 1, 2024, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
Applies to third-party payment plans, contracts, policies, including group plans, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
May 2024 IOW LEG Governor Approval
On May 1, 2024, IOW LEG Governor signed bill into law, applies from Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
IOW LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Bill, 5/1/2024; Bill, HF2489, 4/1/2024; Citation: IOW LEG 514C;
