Bill · S. 1500· Senate(119-S-1500)

Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025

Age: 79 years

New Hampshire

Introduced: 4/28/2025
Last activity: 4/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by: Jeanne Shaheen
Cosponsors: - 9 - 3

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act to stop group health plans and health insurance issuers from charging cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. This includes removing deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments for these specific services. The bill applies to group and individual health insurance coverage. It also ensures high deductible health plans can offer these services without a deductible starting January 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 25

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
The bill significantly benefits low-income households by removing cost-sharing for essential breast cancer screenings, improving access to healthcare.
Would women be better off under this?+9
This bill is very beneficial for women as it directly addresses and improves access to breast cancer diagnosis through the elimination of cost-sharing.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+8
The bill greatly helps middle-class households by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for breast cancer diagnostic and supplemental exams.