An Act relative to breast cancer screening and early detection

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts that cover standard mammograms to also cover advanced breast cancer screening methods, including digital breast tomosynthesis, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound. The law applies to employees of the state, Medicaid recipients, and individuals with private insurance policies, ensuring these advanced tests are covered on terms no less favorable than standard mammograms. A key provision prohibits insurers from increasing patient cost-sharing fees, such as deductibles or copayments, for these specific screenings to ensure they remain accessible. Additionally, the bill defines diagnostic examinations as medically necessary tests used to evaluate abnormalities found during initial screenings or based on personal medical history.