No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026
This bill requires Medicaid to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without charging patients any copayments or deductibles. It defines these exams based on national medical guidelines, covering tests like mammograms, MRIs, and ultrasounds for both evaluating abnormalities and screening high-risk individuals. Additionally, the legislation mandates that screening mammography graded as effective by the USPSTF must be included as a required benefit for all Medicaid beneficiaries. These changes will take effect one year after the bill is signed into law.
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Introduced May 11, 2026
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