§ 20-116. Breast Cancer Program
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MD Code, Health - General, § 20-116
§ 20-116. Breast Cancer Program
(5) “Mammogram” means an X-ray examination of the breast using dedicated equipment, including X-ray tube, filter, compression device, screens, films, and cassettes, specifically for mammography that delivers an average radiation exposure of less than one rad mid-breast with two views for each breast.
(c) Treatment provided to a Program participant who has undergone a mastectomy shall include:
(d) The Department shall administer the Program through the local health departments using a grant program under which a local health department makes arrangements with health care facilities to provide screening mammograms and clinical breast examinations to eligible individuals.
(e) An individual is eligible for the Program if the individual:
(f) For each fiscal year, the Governor shall include an appropriation of general funds to the Program in an amount not less than the amount appropriated for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment in the State budget for fiscal year 1999, subject to the availability of State funds.
Credits
Added by Acts 1998, c. 114, § 1, eff. July 1, 1998; Acts 1998, c. 115, § 1, eff. July 1, 1998. Amended by Acts 2001, c. 550, § 1, eff. July 1, 2001.
MD Code, Health - General, § 20-116, MD HEALTH GEN § 20-116
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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