HB271

Enact Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act

Introduced·5/13/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB271 mandates insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings and examinations, setting reimbursement limits.

Ohio HB271, known as the Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act, requires insurance policies and Medicaid to cover breast cancer screenings and examinations. It mandates annual screening mammography for women, including digital breast tomosynthesis. Supplemental breast cancer screenings are required for women with dense breast tissue or at higher risk due to family history or other factors. Diagnostic breast examinations are covered for those with abnormalities detected by screening. The act limits reimbursement to 130% of the Medicare rate, ensuring cost-effective care.

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Where it stands

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Insurance Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

House Insurance Williams, 5th Hearing PA

Oct 14, 2025

9:30 AM

House Insurance Williams, 4th Hearing PS

History

May 14, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Insurance

May 13, 2025

House

Introduced