H.R. 3037In committeeHealth care
Bill would end out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 3037 bans deductibles and copays for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams starting January 1, 2026.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 3037 would require health insurance plans to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast exams with no deductibles, copays, or coinsurance charged to patients. Covered exams include MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms. The requirement would take effect for plan years beginning January 1, 2026.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects people who need follow-up breast imaging after an abnormal screening result or who are recommended extra screening due to elevated personal risk. It applies to most private health insurance, including job-based group plans, individual plans, grandfathered plans, and high-deductible health plans linked to Health Savings Accounts.
Why does it matter?
Currently, diagnostic and supplemental breast exams often carry out-of-pocket costs even when a routine mammogram is fully covered. Insurance companies and employers offering health coverage would be required to absorb those costs rather than passing them to patients.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Insurers and employers absorb exam costs
- No cost sharing passed to patients
- Applies to most private health plans
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- President's desk
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Official title
Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- April 28, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 28, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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