On Apr. 4, MD LEG passed bill on cancer screening insurance coverage
MD LEG passed bill HB 1259 relating to breast cancer screening and lung cancer screening health insurance coverage, amends MD INS 15-814.1 and MD INS 15-860.
Bill Provisions
Coverage for cancer screening may not be subject to prior authorization requirement.
Insurer may not impose copayment, coinsurance, deductible on coverage for lung cancer screening or follow-up diagnostic imaging greater than copay, coinsurance.
Legislative History
On Feb. 8, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 18, 2024, bill passed House.
On Mar. 18, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Apr. 4, 2024, bill passed Senate.
Effectiveness
Bill provisions take effect on Jan. 1, 2025 and apply to policies, contracts, and health benefit plans issued, delivered, or renewed in the State on or after Jan. 1, 2025.
May 2024 MD LEG Bill Approval
On May 16, 2024, MD LEG reported governor approved the bill, assigned Ch. 868.
