Ohio HB271, the BEST Act, mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings and examinations.

Ohio HB271, the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act, amends insurance and Medicaid coverage to include annual screening mammographies, supplemental breast cancer screenings, and diagnostic breast examinations. It specifies that these screenings must be performed in accredited facilities or hospitals. The act also mandates coverage for cytologic screenings to detect cervical cancer, processed and interpreted in certified laboratories or hospitals. It prohibits cost-sharing requirements for these benefits and sets reimbursement limits at 130% of the Medicare rate.

Ohio HB271, the BEST Act, mandates insurance and Medicaid coverage for breast cancer screenings and examinations.

Ohio HB271, the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act, amends insurance and Medicaid coverage to include annual screening mammographies, supplemental breast cancer screenings, and diagnostic breast examinations. It specifies that these screenings must be performed in accredited facilities or hospitals. The act also mandates coverage for cytologic screenings to detect cervical cancer, processed and interpreted in certified laboratories or hospitals. It prohibits cost-sharing requirements for these benefits and sets reimbursement limits at 130% of the Medicare rate.