OKLAHOMA CITY – New law ensures diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services covered
Beginning Nov. 1, a new law updated existing diagnostic mammography law to ensure diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs under health benefit plans. Services covered are recommended by medical experts for early detection of breast cancer.
The law’s House author is Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa.
“Early detection saves lives,” said Provenzano. “In 2022, we passed legislation to cover diagnostic mammograms, but since then, we know not every Oklahoma woman has access to the same machines and tests. This law makes it so no matter your zip code, every Oklahoman can get the care they need covered by their insurance, not subject to policy deductible or co-pay. This law would not have happened without the full bipartisan support of the Oklahoma legislature.”
The law’s Senate author is Sen. Brenda Stanley, R-Midwest City.
“This legislation is about removing barriers to care,” said Stanley. “When it comes to breast cancer, time matters. By ensuring diagnostic and supplemental screenings are fully covered, we’re giving Oklahomans a better chance at early detection and survival — no matter where they live or what insurance plan they have.”
This year, 1 in 8 women across America will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In Oklahoma, that number is closer to 1 in 6.
According to Susan G. Komen, in 2025 alone, more than 3,460 individuals will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 570 will die of the disease in Oklahoma.
Early detection saves lives and saves money on costly treatments that come with a later stage diagnosis. Read the language of the new law here.
