New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6551 — Includes image-guided biopsies under certain insurance coverage for breast cancer screening

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill mandates insurance coverage for image-guided biopsies related to breast cancer screening.

This legislation requires insurance plans to cover image-guided biopsies as part of breast cancer screening. It aims to improve access to necessary diagnostic procedures for breast cancer.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means individuals can expect their insurance to cover image-guided biopsies for breast cancer screening, reducing out-of-pocket costs.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will have to ensure image-guided biopsies are covered by insurance, improving diagnostic access.

Summary

Includes image-guided biopsies under mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer screening.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A6561B

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1362

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  5. PRINT NUMBER 6551A

  6. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE

  7. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  8. RETURNED TO SENATE

  9. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  10. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  11. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  12. PASSED SENATE

  13. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1761

  14. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  15. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  16. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S6551 do?
Includes image-guided biopsies under mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer screening.
Who sponsors S6551?
S6551 is sponsored by Jamaal Bailey.
What is the current status of S6551?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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