Joint Order To Amend Joint Rule 308

This bill (SP 720) prohibits nonprofit hospitals and medical care organizations in Maine from charging cost-sharing fees for screening mammograms. It directly affects these healthcare providers and insurers by requiring coverage without patient cost-sharing, with one exception for health savings account policies meeting federal tax rules. The bill also updates enforcement by raising civil penalties for insurance violations to a maximum of $100 per violation per day and revises administrative forfeiture procedures. These changes amend specific sections of Maine’s insurance laws (24 MRSA §2320-A and §222) to strengthen patient access to preventive care and regulatory oversight.