New York A06561 includes image-guided biopsies under mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer screening.

New York A06561 amends the insurance law to include image-guided biopsies under mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer screening. This change applies to diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, image-guided breast biopsies, and magnetic resonance imaging recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines are evidence-based and developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to all insurance policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date.

New York A06561 includes image-guided biopsies under mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer screening.

New York A06561 amends the insurance law to include image-guided biopsies under mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer screening. This change applies to diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, image-guided breast biopsies, and magnetic resonance imaging recommended by nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. These guidelines are evidence-based and developed by independent organizations or medical professional societies. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to all insurance policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after that date.