Bill Backing No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Heads to PA House
- On June 24, 2025, the Pennsylvania State Senate approved Senate Bill 88, which requires that patients incur no personal expenses for additional breast imaging after an abnormal mammogram.
- This legislation expands upon Act 1 of 2023, which eliminated out-of-pocket expenses for certain genetic evaluations and additional screenings for individuals at elevated risk, yet Pennsylvania still lacks mandated coverage for diagnostic imaging.
- Senators and advocates highlighted that early detection saves lives, but many women delay or skip diagnostic imaging due to costs averaging $169.27, creating financial barriers.
- Senator Frank Farry emphasized the importance of completing their efforts to guarantee that no woman faces financial barriers when obtaining all necessary breast imaging services, including diagnostic tests.
- If enacted, the bill would align Pennsylvania with federal guidelines and start coverage in 2027, potentially improving early breast cancer detection and removing financial barriers.
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Bill backing no-cost breast cancer screening heads to PA House
The Senate has approved legislation to strengthen the no-cost breast cancer screening law. The legislation, which received bipartisan support, ensures diagnostic imaging is fully covered. A guide to grief – volunteers celebrated for their work with Highmark Caring Place Passage of the bill would expand no-cost screening to individuals of average risk and include follow-up imaging when needed. Local advocates said removing financial barrier…
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