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Committee accepts amendment to HB 271 capping screening cost sharing, requiring waivers if cancer detected

House Insurance Committee · March 11, 2026
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The committee approved an amendment to House Bill 271 that allows insurers to impose up to $50 cost sharing for supplemental breast cancer screenings and requires insurers to waive or refund cost sharing if cancer is detected following that screening. The amendment was accepted by unanimous consent after explanation by Vice Chair Craig.

At a scheduled fifth hearing on House Bill 271, Vice Chair Craig moved an amendment to the substitute bill that, according to sponsors, does two things: authorizes health insurers to impose a maximum…

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