"New York, at least 17,000 females are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and nearly 2,400 die from it, making it the second leading cause of death among females in the state. Under the new law, insurance companies will be required to cover breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging, including mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs when recommended by a doctor. The law removes out-of-pocket costs for these procedures, unless doing so would violate IRS rules for HSA-eligible health plans, in which case cost-sharing is still allowed."
"As of Jan. 1, 2026, insurance companies are now legally required to cover breast cancer screening and imaging, as well as scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients, and to cap the cost of medically necessary EpiPens at $100 per year. New Yorkers shouldn't have to choose between putting food on the table or being able to afford life-saving medical devices and procedures, Governor Hochul said."
Three New York laws effective Jan. 1, 2026 require insurers to cover breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging including mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs when recommended by a doctor, remove most out-of-pocket costs for those services, require coverage of scalp cooling systems for chemotherapy patients, and cap the cost of medically necessary EpiPens at $100 per year. At least 17,000 females are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in New York and nearly 2,400 die from it. An EpiPen is required for anyone at risk of anaphylaxis, and individuals in need are required to carry two at all times.
Read at www.newyorkfamily.com
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