North Carolina S553 mandates health insurance coverage for breast and cervical cancer screenings, including supplemental exams for women with dense.
North Carolina S553, also known as the Save More Tatas Act, requires health insurance policies to cover examinations and laboratory tests for the early detection of breast and cervical cancer. It mandates coverage for mammograms and breast ultrasounds for women aged 40 through 49 and annually for women 50 and older. Supplemental exams, including breast MRIs and ultrasounds, are required for women with dense breast tissue. The act also ensures that mammography technologists are available in rural and underserved areas.
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