This bill requires the Medicaid program to cover diagnostic breast examinations, supplemental breast examinations, and screening mammographies without any out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries. Diagnostic breast exams are used to evaluate suspected or detected breast abnormalities, while supplemental breast exams are additional screening tests for patients with risk factors or family history of breast cancer. The legislation also makes screening mammographies a mandatory Medicaid benefit when they receive an A or B grade from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The changes take effect one year after the bill becomes law and apply to all medical assistance furnished after that date. This expansion aims to remove financial barriers for low-income Medicaid beneficiaries seeking breast cancer screening and diagnostic services.
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