Iowa Requires Coverage for Supplemental Diagnostic Breast Exams

Iowa will require insurers to cover supplemental and diagnostic breast examinations for state-regulated plans beginning January 1, 2025, reports the Des Moines Register. Screening mammograms are covered under law, but supplemental and diagnostic screenings with MRI and ultrasound, which are often requested during follow-up visits, are not covered, leading to extra costs for patients and causes some to avoid the screenings.