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Pennsylvania House approves bill to eliminate cost‑sharing for diagnostic breast exams
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 88 on Nov. 18, 2025, directing insurers to cover supplemental diagnostic breast exams (MRIs and ultrasounds) without cost‑sharing. Supporters said the measure closes gaps left by Act 1 of 2023; the vote was 196–7.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on Nov. 18 to pass Senate Bill 88, a measure requiring health insurers to provide coverage for certain supplemental or diagnostic breast examinations without cost‑sharing. The clerk recorded 196 yeas and 7 nays, and the bill will be returned to the Senate.
Supporters said the bill closes a coverage gap left by prior law. Rep. Curry urged colleagues…
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