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The Ovarian Cancer Bill
New bill aims to cover ovarian cancer prevention surgeries
Health Insurance - Ovarian Cancer Prevention With Salpingectomy - Required Coverage
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This bill would require health insurance to cover surgeries that help prevent ovarian cancer, which is important for women's health.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Women could gain important health coverage that helps prevent ovarian cancer. This is a chance to support better health options for everyone. Now is the time to speak up.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires insurers to cover opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention.
- It mandates a study on coverage for salpingectomy for those not at high risk.
- The findings of the study must be reported by December 1, 2026.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Mark Fisher (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Kathy Szeliga (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Matt Morgan (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Robin Grammer (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Brian Chisholm (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Lauren Arikan (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Terry Baker (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Ryan Nawrocki (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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