(a) As used in this section, “Carrier” means any entity that provides health insurance in this State that is subject to the provisions of this chapter. “Carrier” includes an insurance company, health service corporation, health maintenance organization, managed care organization, and any other entity providing a plan of health insurance or health benefits subject to state insurance regulation. “Carrier” also includes any third-party administrator or other entity that adjusts, administers, or settles claims in connection with health benefit plans.
(b) All carriers shall provide coverage for annual mammograms for the purpose of early detection for a woman 40 years of age or older, with or without referral from the woman’s health-care provider.
(c) This section does not apply to accident-only, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term disability income, or other limited benefit health insurance policies.