Proposed Changes to Breast Cancer Screening Insurance Coverage

The Frame

What this does

The bill would have mandated that insurance policies cover specific preventive breast cancer screenings without requiring a physician's prescription for certain age groups, potentially lowering out-of-pocket barriers for early detection.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Health insurance policyholders

Policyholders would have seen changes to the minimum coverage requirements for breast cancer screenings in their health plans.

Health insurance companies

Insurers would have been required to update policies to meet new minimum coverage standards and offer premium-based options for zero-deductible coverage.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have required health insurance plans and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to provide expanded minimum coverage for breast cancer screenings, including annual mammograms for women 40 and older and supplemental screenings for those at increased risk. The legislation aimed to standardize coverage based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines starting January 1, 2027.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did this bill become law?

No, the bill died in the Appropriations Committee on March 13, 2026.

What screenings would have been covered?

The bill would have covered baseline mammograms for women 35-39, annual screening mammograms for women 40 and older, and supplemental screenings for those at increased risk.

What is considered 'increased risk' under this bill?

Increased risk includes genetic predisposition, a lifetime risk of 20% or greater, prior thoracic radiation, dense breast tissue, or specific family history.

Why It Matters

The bill would have mandated that insurance policies cover specific preventive breast cancer screenings without requiring a physician's prescription for certain age groups, potentially lowering out-of-pocket barriers for early detection.

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Voting Record

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Favorable

Total

10

Yes

10

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (10)

Barbara Sharief

Democratic · yes

Keith Truenow

Republican · yes

Jason Pizzo

Independent · yes

Joe Gruters

Republican · yes

Kathleen Passidomo

Republican · yes

Ed Hooper

Republican · yes

Colleen Burton

Republican · yes

Jonathan Martin

Republican · yes

Jim Boyd

Republican · yes

Rosalind Osgood

Democratic · yes

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Standardization of Screening Guidelines

The bill explicitly sought to align state insurance mandates with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines, reflecting a trend toward evidence-based clinical standards in insurance law.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network