What does Preamble of No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require that diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations are furnished without cost sharing under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Social Security Act. The bill intends to require that diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations be provided without cost sharing under the Medicaid program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026

What does REQUIRING THAT DIAGNOSTIC AND SUPPLEMENTAL BREAST EXAMINATIONS of No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to require that diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations are furnished without cost-sharing under the Medicaid program. It modifies sections 1916 and 1916A of the Social Security Act to include diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations in the list of services not subject to cost-sharing. The section defines 'diagnostic breast examination' as a medically necessary examination, including diagnostic mammography, breast MRI, or breast ultrasound, used to evaluate abnormalities. It defines 'supplemental breast examination' as a medically necessary examination, including breast MRI or breast ultrasound, used for screening based on risk factors. Section 1902(a)(10)(A) of the Social Security Act is amended to include screening mammography as a mandatory benefit. The amendments apply to medical assistance furnished on or after one year after the date of enactment of this Act.

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No-Cost Breast Examinations in Medicaid Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/11/2026 · Introduced: 5/11/2026

Author: Greg Landsman (D-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations are provided without cost-sharing for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program.
It expands Medicaid's mandatory benefits to include screening mammography.
The changes outlined in this bill will take effect one year after the bill's enactment.

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