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Protecting Access to Mammography Screenings and Coverage

This act ensures that health insurance, including Medicare and veteran benefits, will continue to cover mammography screenings. The changes aim to maintain screening frequency and broaden the definition of mammography, ensuring citizens have access to vital breast cancer screenings.
Key points
Maintains full Medicare coverage for screening mammography without co-payments for patients.
Ensures that the frequency of mammography screenings for women over 39 years of age will not be reduced.
Expands the definition of screening mammography to include modern techniques like breast tomosynthesis, increasing access to advanced diagnostics.
Veterans are also guaranteed access to mammography screenings under new standards, regardless of age, if they have symptoms or risk factors.
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Additional Information
PALS Act
Print number: HR 4612
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Protecting Access to Mammography Screenings and Coverage

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4612.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maintains full Medicare coverage for screening mammography without co-payments for patients.
  • Ensures that the frequency of mammography screenings for women over 39 years of age will not be reduced.
  • Expands the definition of screening mammography to include modern techniques like breast tomosynthesis, increasing access to advanced diagnostics.
  • Veterans are also guaranteed access to mammography screenings under new standards, regardless of age, if they have symptoms or risk factors.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4612

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