General
New breast exam benefit begins December 1, 2024
November 21, 2024
Alaska state mandate SB 134 eliminates cost sharing for supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations. This mandate goes into effect on December 1, 2024, or as groups renew. A health plan may not impose cost sharing for supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations.
Qualified high-deductible health plans will be subject to the minimum IRS deductible, then 0% coinsurance.
How the mandate is applied to Premera plans:
Funding type
SB 134 inclusion
Fully insured
Included
OptiFlex
Included in Preferred Choice plans
Non-Preferred Choice plans may opt out
Self-funded
May opt out
Contact your Premera account representative for more information.