A NEW STATE LAW EXPANDS HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS AND OTHER BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS.
THE LAW REQUIRES BOTH PRIVATE INSURERS AND MEDICAID TO COVER DIAGNOSTIC MAMMOGRAMS, ULTRASOUNDS AND M-R-I’S WHEN PRESCRIBED BY A PHYSICIAN. THESE TESTS ARE USUALLY ORDERED WHEN DOCTORS NEED TO GET A BETTER LOOK AFTER A ROUTINE MAMMOGRAM SAYS GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER.
THE MEASURE IS SPONSORED BY SENATOR LINDA HOLMES OF AURORA.
THE LAW TAKES EFFECT JANUARY FIRST.
