State Insurance Bill Introductions

January 23, 2023 by Dense Breast Info

As mentioned, a U.S. federal bill for expanded breast imaging coverage, the Find It Early Act, has been introduced. While that legislation progresses on the federal level, 10 individual states have also introduced 2023 bills for expanded breast imaging insurance coverage. This is the beginning of most state legislative sessions, and more bills may be introduced.

The individual bills vary in scope of proposed coverage; please click on the link for actual bill content. Please note, a bill is often amended as it moves through the legislative process and bill language may not reflect the final language if signed into law.

Delaware          HB60
Hawaii               SB273
Missouri            HB575
                            HB147
Mississippi       SB2219
Nebraska          LB145
New Mexico     HB27
New Jersey       A4550
Pennsylvania*  SB1225
Virginia              SB1368
Washington     SB5396

*Pennsylvania’s bill carried over from the 2022 session