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Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025

5/27/2025, 2:12 PM

Summary of Bill S 1500

This bill aims to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act in the 119th Congress session by prohibiting group health plans and health insurance issuers from imposing cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. Introduced on April 28, 2025, the bill focuses on ensuring that such examinations are accessible without financial burden for individuals covered under group or individual health insurance plans.

Current Status of Bill S 1500

Bill S 1500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2025. Bill S 1500 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2025.  Bill S 1500's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1500

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1500

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1500

A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.
A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.

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