S 1244 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires health care professional to order bi-lateral ultrasounds concurrently when ordering mammograms; requires insurers to cover concurrent mammograms and bi-lateral ultrasounds.

This bill requires healthcare providers to order bilateral ultrasounds at the same time as mammograms for eligible patients, and mandates that health insurers cover both tests without additional cost-sharing. It directly affects women receiving mammograms (particularly those with dense breast tissue, abnormal results, or specific risk factors like family history) and insurers providing health coverage. The law amends existing coverage requirements to explicitly include concurrent ultrasound testing alongside mammograms, rather than requiring it as a follow-up. This changes how insurers must cover diagnostic breast cancer screening, ensuring both procedures are paid for as part of a single visit. The bill does not alter who qualifies for mammograms but specifies that ultrasounds must be ordered simultaneously when mammograms are prescribed.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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