Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 743A.101 (2026)

Supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations

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      743A.101 Supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations. (1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Diagnostic breast examination” means an examination used to evaluate an abnormality of the breast that is detected or suspected from a screening examination for breast cancer or by any other means of examination using:

      (A) Diagnostic mammography;

      (B) Breast magnetic resonance imaging; or

      (C) Breast ultrasound.

      (b) “Supplemental breast examination” means an examination of the breast, such as breast magnetic resonance imaging or breast ultrasound, that is:

      (A) Used to screen for breast cancer when there is no abnormality seen or suspected; and

      (B) Based on personal or family medical history or other factors that increase an individual’s risk of breast cancer.

      (2) Except as provided in ORS 742.008, a carrier offering a group health benefit plan or an individual health benefit plan in this state that reimburses the cost of supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations may not impose on the coverage of a medically necessary supplemental or diagnostic breast examination:

      (a) A deductible;

      (b) Coinsurance;

      (c) A copayment; or

      (d) Other out-of-pocket expenses. [2023 c.468 §2]

 

      Note: See 743A.001.

 

      Note: Definitions for 743A.101 may be found in 743B.005.

 

      Note: 743A.101 was added to and made a part of the Insurance Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 743A or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.