Highmark now covers all diagnostic breast studies and breast MRIs at 100% without copays or deductibles for members of its Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and Delaware.
The policy was effective Jan. 1 and applies to all commercial, group, Medicare, Medicaid and individual ACA plans, according to a Jan. 7 news release.
The new policy covers diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds and breast MRIs used to investigate suspicious findings from screening mammograms, physical exams or other symptoms, which are different from routine screening mammograms already covered under preventive care rules.
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