Health legislation update brings breast cancer care into the modern age

Health legislation update brings breast cancer care into the modern age

Arlington Heights, Ill, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insurance denials and delays for breast and chest wall reconstruction after cancer will become a thing of the past with passage of the Advancing Women's Health Coverage Act (AWHCA). The American…

Proposed Bill Aims to Strengthen Insurance Protections for Breast Reconstruction

The legislation would broaden insurance coverage to encompass diverse breast reconstruction options, codify protections for all approved procedures, and mandate coverage for modern reconstructive techniques. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Advancing Women’s Health Coverage Act, legislation designed to close insurance gaps that can delay or deny coverage for breast and chest wall reconstruction after cancer. Backed by the Ameri…