This bill mandates that all individual or group health insurance policies, medical service plans, and similar contracts that provide coverage for accident and health services must eliminate any cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. This provision applies to policies delivered, issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The bill defines key terms such as "diagnostic breast examination," "diagnostic mammography," and "supplemental breast examination," ensuring clarity on what types of examinations are covered without cost-sharing.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes K.S.A. 40-2,103 and K.S.A. 40-19c09, while repealing certain sections of these laws. Notably, it removes references to specific provisions that previously governed insurance policies, thereby streamlining the legal framework surrounding breast examination coverage. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book, reinforcing the state's commitment to improving access to necessary breast health services without financial barriers.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 40-2, 40-19c09, 40-2407, 40-2411