An Act relative to breast cancer screening and early detection

This bill expands breast cancer screening coverage for employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Medicaid recipients in the state. It mandates that insurance plans cover advanced diagnostic tools like digital breast tomosynthesis, breast MRI, and ultrasound on the same terms as standard mammograms, while prohibiting higher out-of-pocket costs for these services. Additionally, the legislation removes the requirement for preauthorization before medically necessary diagnostic imaging for annual breast cancer screenings, allowing clinicians to order these tests without prior approval.