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Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Massachusetts

Susan G. Komen commended the Massachusetts legislature for passing and Gov. Maura Healey for signing legislation that eliminates out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.
18-Nov-2024 3:55 PM EST Add to Favorites

Susan G. Komen® Expresses Disappointment Over Veto of Bill to Expand Breast, Cervical Care in California

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of Senate Bill 1213 (SB 1213), which would have provided expanded access to critical breast cancer screening...
1-Oct-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Alaska

A new law in Alaska removes out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging for people with state-regulated insurance plans.
3-Sep-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage Genetic Testing Legislation in Illinois

Susan G. Komen applauds the Illinois General Assembly and Governor J.B. Pritzker on the passage of SB 2697, which provides expanded coverage of genetic testing for the breast cancer community.
13-Aug-2024 7:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients in Delaware

Susan G. Komen's statement on the passage of HB 364, which expands the prohibition of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients to further include associated conditions caused by the side effects of the patient’s cancer treatment.
5-Aug-2024 6:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Legislation Expanding Access to Breast Cancer Treatment for Missourians

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of legislation to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, ensuring that all...
16-Jul-2024 2:50 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission’s Decision to Increase Access to Breast Imaging

Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission voted unanimously to eliminate the out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental imaging for Kansas state employees with an effective date of January 1, 2024.
18-Jun-2024 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Funding for Colorado’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 24-086, which provides critical funding for the Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC), Colorado’s breast and cervical...
6-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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