This bill proposes to amend various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to health insurance by adding provisions that prohibit cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for certain insurers, effective January 1, 2026. Specifically, it targets hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health care services organizations, disability insurers, and group or blanket disability insurers, ensuring that patients will not incur out-of-pocket expenses such as deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments for these examinations.

Additionally, the bill defines "diagnostic breast examination" and "supplemental breast examination," aligning them with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines. The definitions clarify the types of examinations included, such as contrast-enhanced mammography, diagnostic mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound, and specify the circumstances under which these examinations are deemed necessary. Overall, the bill aims to enhance access to critical breast health services without financial barriers for patients.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 20-841.14, 20-1057.20, 20-1376.11, 20-1406.11