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Senate approves insurance coverage for breast-cancer screening tied to second‑degree family history
Summary
The New York State Senate on March 11 passed legislation to require coverage for breast‑cancer screening when a clinician recommends it because a patient has a second‑degree relative with the disease; the measure passed 56–0, sponsors said.
The New York State Senate on March 11, 2025 passed legislation (Senate print 48‑50) that expands preventive breast‑cancer screening coverage to patients whose clinician determines screening is warranted because a second‑degree relative had breast cancer, senators said.
Senator Ryan (New York State Senate) said the bill “will add preventive care and expand access to breast…
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