HB5451 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid coverage, including breast cancer screenings and treatments, and other healthcare.
HB5451 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to expand Medicaid coverage for various healthcare services. It mandates coverage for screening by low-dose mammography for individuals aged 25 to 34 who are eligible for medical assistance. The bill requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to convene expert panels to review quality standards for mammography and establish quality standards for breast cancer treatment. It also mandates coverage for breast cancer treatment at rates no lower than 95% of Medicare rates.
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