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The Ovarian Cancer Bill
New bill requires insurance to cover ovarian cancer prevention surgery
Health Insurance - Ovarian Cancer Prevention With Salpingectomy - Required Coverage and Prohibited Cost Sharing
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would make sure health insurance covers surgery to prevent ovarian cancer without extra costs for patients.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This is a big win for women. They would not have to pay extra for an important surgery that can help prevent cancer. Now is the time to support this bill.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill requires insurance to cover salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention.
- Patients would not pay copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for this surgery.
- It has passed the legislature with strong support.
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
- Lauren Arikan (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Ryan Nawrocki (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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