House bill proposes no-cost mammography starting at age 30
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Representative [Name not provided in source] introduced a bill in the House that would change how Medicare and Medicaid handle mammogram coverage. Currently, many insurance standards focus on screening for older age groups, but this bill would require these programs to cover annual mammograms for women starting at age 30 at no cost to the patient.
Why it matters: This would change the age at which federal health programs cover preventative screenings, potentially increasing access for younger women.
Who it affects
- Women aged 30 and older who rely on Medicare or Medicaid
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a House bill; please check the official text at Congress.gov before relying on this information.
Agency: House
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