US EditionNorth Dakota Senate backs bill to cut breast cancer screening costs for public employees
- The North Dakota Senate passed a bill on March 31 to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings for public employees insured through PERS, with a vote of 26-19.
- House Bill 1283 prohibits cost-sharing for diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations, including mammograms, MRIs, and ultrasounds.
- Opponents warned it would cost $4 million and raise premiums, while supporters argued that long-term savings from early treatment would outweigh costs.
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State employees could see lower costs for breast imaging, if bill passes
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — A bill that's on the table, House Bill 1283, is seeking to create a two-year pilot program that removes out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. These tests, such as ultrasounds or MRIs, are often needed after an abnormal mammogram. The change would only apply to people insured through the state employee health plan, known as PERS. Supporters say cost is one of the main reasons women skip these f…
Bill would require home sellers to disclose past radon testing, and disclose health risks
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — If you want to sell your house in North Dakota, there could be a new law on the way that would require you to disclose the presence of radon. Under SB 2204 home sellers have to include a statement that would tell a buyer if the levels are higher than federal guidelines, and telling them about radon health risks. It wouldn’t force you to have a radon test done, if one hasn’t happened before. The bill would exempt you from…
Bismarck Tribune
North Dakota Senate backs bill to cut breast cancer screening costs for public employees
The North Dakota Senate passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer examinations for people insured through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
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