An Act To Enhance Screening for Breast Cancer
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0101
Committee Amendment CA_A_H181 (House)
Amends: 24-A MRSA §2745-A, 24-A MRSA §2837-A, 24-A MRSA §4237-A

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~ " to H.P. 93, L.D. 101, Bill, "An Act To 
Enhance Screening for Breast Cancer" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the 
summary and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 24-A MRSA §2745-A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. I, §3, 
is amended to read: 
1. Definition. 
For purposes of this section, "screening mammogram" means a 
radiologic procedure that is provided to an asymptomatic woman for the purpose of early 
detection of breast cancer and that consists of 2 radiographic views per breast. A 
screening mammogram also includes an additional radiologic procedure recommended by 
a provider when the results of an initial radiologic procedure are not definitive. 
Sec. 2. 24-A MRSA §2837-A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 875, Pt. I, §6, is 
amended to read: 
1. 
Definition. 
For purposes of this section, "screening mammogram" means a 
radiologic procedure that is provided to an asymptomatic woman for the purpose of early 
detection of breast cancer and that consists of 2 radiographic views per breast. A 
screening mammogram also includes an additional radiologic procedure recommended by 
a provider when the results of an initial radiologic procedure are not definitive. 
Sec. 3. 24-A MRSA §4237-A, sub-§l, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 408, §7 and 
affected by §8, is amended to read: 
1. Definition. 
For purposes of this section, "screening mammogram" means a 
radiologic procedure that is provided to an asymptomatic woman for the purpose of early 
I 
detection of breast cancer and that consists of 2 radiographic views per breast. A 
screening mammogram also includes an additional radiologic procedure recommended by 
a provider when the results of an initial radiologic procedure are not definitive. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 93, L.D. 101 
Sec. 4. Exemption from review. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, 
Title 24-A, section 2752, this Act is enacted without review and evaluation by the 
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Insurance. 
Sec. 5. Application. The requirements of this Act apply to all policies, contracts 
and certificates executed, delivered, issued for delivery, continued or renewed in this 
State on or after January 1,2008. For purposes of this Act, all contracts are deemed to 
be renewed no later than the next yearly anniversary of the contract date.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies that an additional 
radiologic procedure recommended by a provider when the results of an initial screening 
mammogram are not definitive must also be considered a screening mammogram where 
the bill required an insurance policy to provide coverage for a follow-up mammogram. 
FISCAL :\OTE REQURED 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscai Detail and Notes 
Approved: 04/26/07 ;"dac 
LD 101 
LR 1297(02) 
An Act To Enhance Screening for Breast Cancer 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "A " 
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
. Any additional costs to the Bureau ofInsurance in the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation can be 
absorbed by the bureau utilizing existing budget resources. The bill would not increase state employee health plan 
cost because the proposed services are currently covered under the plan. 
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