United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 3 R cosponsors

S 1500 — Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act of 2025

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

3 sections in 3 laws

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Normal taxes and surtaxes · 26 U.S.C. ch. 1 1 section
  • § 223 Health savings accounts Amends

    26 U.S.C. § 223 — at 223(c)(2)

    The law today

    (a) Deduction allowed In the case of an individual who is an eligible individual for any month during the taxable year, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the taxable year an amount equal to the aggregate amount paid in cash during such taxable year by or on behalf of such individual to a health savings account of such individual. (b) Limitations (1) In general The amount allowable as a deduction under subsection (a) to an individual for the taxable year shall not exceed the sum of the monthly limitations for months during such taxable year that the individual is an eligible individual. (2) Monthly limitation The monthly limitation for any month is 1⁄12 of— (A) in the case of an eligible individual who has self-only coverage under a high deductible health plan as of the first day of such month, $2,250. (B) in the case of an eligible individual who has family coverage under a high deductible health plan as of the first day of such month, $4,500. (3) Additional contributions for individuals 55 or older (A) In general In the case of an individual who has attained age 55 before the close of the taxable year, the applicable limitation under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) shall be increased by the additional contribution amount. (B) Additional contribution amount For purposes of this section, the additional contribution amount is the amount determined in accordance with the following table:  For taxable years beginning in: The additional contribution amount is: 2004 $500   2005 $600   2006 $700   2007 $800   2008 $900   2009 and thereafter $1,000. (4) Coordination with other contributions The limitation which would (but for this paragraph) apply under this subsection to an individual for any taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the sum of— (A) the aggregate amount paid for such taxable year to Archer MSAs of such individual, (B) the aggregate amount contributed to health savings accounts of such individual which is excludable from the taxpayer’s gross income for such taxable year under section 106(d) (and such amount shall not be allowed as a deduction under subsection (a)), and (C) the aggregate amount contributed to health savings accounts of such individual for such taxable year under section 408(d)(9) (and such amount shall not be allowed as a deduction under subsection (a)). Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any individual to whom paragraph (5) applies. (5) Special rule for married individuals In the case of individuals who are married to each other, if either spouse has family coverage— (A) both spouses shall be treated as having only such family coverage (and if such spouses each have family coverage under different plans, as having the family coverage with the lowest annual deductible), and (B) the limitation under paragraph (1) (after the application of subparagraph (A) and without regard to any additional contribution amount under paragraph (3))— (i) shall be reduced by the aggregate amount paid to Archer MSAs of such spouses for the taxable year, and (ii) after such reduction, shall be divided equally between them unless they agree on a different division. (6) Denial of deduction to dependents No deduction shall be allowed under this section to any individual with respect to whom a deduction under section 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in the calendar year in which such individual’s taxable year begins. (7) Medicare eligible individuals The limitation under this subsection for any month with respect to an individual shall be zero for the first month such individual is entitled to benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act and for each month thereafter. (8) Increase in limit for individuals becoming eligible individuals after the beginning of the year (A) In general For purposes of computing the limitation under paragraph (1) for any taxable year, an individual who is an eligible individual during the last month of such taxa...

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Public health service · 42 U.S.C. ch. 6A Amends the act as a whole
Quality, affordable health care for all americans · 42 U.S.C. ch. 157 1 section
  • § 18011 Preservation of right to maintain existing coverage Amends

    42 U.S.C. § 18011 — at 18011(a)(4)(A)

    The law today

    (a) No changes to existing coverage (1) In general Nothing in this Act (or an amendment made by this Act) shall be construed to require that an individual terminate coverage under a group health plan or health insurance coverage in which such individual was enrolled on March 23, 2010. (2) Continuation of coverage Except as provided in paragraph (3), with respect to a group health plan or health insurance coverage in which an individual was enrolled on March 23, 2010, this subtitle and subtitle A (and the amendments made by such subtitles) shall not apply to such plan or coverage, regardless of whether the individual renews such coverage after March 23, 2010. (3) Application of certain provisions The provisions of sections 2715 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–15] and 2718 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–18] of the Public Health Service Act (as added by subtitle A) shall apply to grandfathered health plans for plan years beginning on or after March 23, 2010. (4) Application of certain provisions (A) In general The following provisions of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.] (as added by this title) 1 shall apply to grandfathered health plans for plan years beginning with the first plan year to which such provisions would otherwise apply: (i) Section 2708 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–7] (relating to excessive waiting periods). (ii) Those provisions of section 2711 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–11] relating to lifetime limits. (iii) Section 2712 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–12] (relating to rescissions). (iv) Section 2714 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–14] (relating to extension of dependent coverage). (B) Provisions applicable only to group health plans (i) Provisions described Those provisions of section 2711 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–11] relating to annual limits and the provisions of section 2704 [42 U.S.C. 300gg–3] (relating to pre-existing condition exclusions) of the Public Health Service Act (as added by this subtitle) shall apply to grandfathered health plans that are group health plans for plan years beginning with the first plan year to which such provisions otherwise apply. (ii) Adult child coverage For plan years beginning before January 1, 2014, the provisions of section 2714 of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 300gg–14] (as added by this subtitle) shall apply in the case of an adult child with respect to a grandfathered health plan that is a group health plan only if such adult child is not eligible to enroll in an eligible employer-sponsored health plan (as defined in section 5000A(f)(2) of title 26) other than such grandfathered health plan. (5) Application of additional provisions Sections 300gg–111, 300gg–112, and 300gg–117 of this title shall apply to grandfathered health plans for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2022. (b) Allowance for family members to join current coverage With respect to a group health plan or health insurance coverage in which an individual was enrolled on March 23, 2010, and which is renewed after such date, family members of such individual shall be permitted to enroll in such plan or coverage if such enrollment is permitted under the terms of the plan in effect as of March 23, 2010. (c) Allowance for new employees to join current plan A group health plan that provides coverage on March 23, 2010, may provide for the enrolling of new employees (and their families) in such plan, and this subtitle and subtitle A (and the amendments made by such subtitles) shall not apply with respect to such plan and such new employees (and their families). (d) Effect on collective bargaining agreements In the case of health insurance coverage maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements between employee representatives and one or more employers that was ratified before March 23, 2010, the provisions of this subtitle and subtitle A (and the amendments made by such subtitles) shall not apply until the date on which the last of the collective bargaining agreements relating to the coverage terminates. Any coverage amendment made pursuan...

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to prohibit cost-sharing for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations under group health plans and health insurance coverage.

  • 42 U.S.C. 18011(a)(4)(A)

    title → title, or as added after the date of the enactment of this Act

    This change expands the applicability of coverage provisions to include amendments made after the bill's enactment.

  • 42 U.S.C. 18011(a)(4)(A)

    Section 2730 (relating to coverage for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations)

    This adds the new section that mandates the coverage of diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations without cost-sharing.

  • 26 U.S.C. 223(c)(2)

    Safe harbor for absence of deductible for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.--In the case of plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, a plan shall not fail to be treated as a high deductible health plan by reason of failing to have a deductible for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.

    This provision ensures that health plans can still qualify as high deductible plans if they do not impose a deductible for these breast examinations.

  • SEC. 2730. DIAGNOSTIC AND SUPPLEMENTAL BREAST EXAMINATIONS.

    This establishes a new section in the law specifically addressing the coverage requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.

  • In the case of a group health plan, or a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage, that provides benefits with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations furnished to an individual enrolled under such plan or such coverage, such plan or coverage shall not impose any cost-sharing requirements for these benefits.

    This mandates that no cost-sharing can be required for diagnostic and supplemental breast exams.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (536)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1500?
S 1500 is sponsored by Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), Britt, Katie Boyd (Republican), Capito, Shelley Moore (Republican), Ossoff, Jon (Democratic), Wicker, Roger F. (Republican), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic), Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (Democratic), Fetterman, John (Democratic), Kelly, Mark (Democratic), and Warnock, Raphael G. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1500?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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