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Friday, February 24, 2017

Sen. Mathias sponsors bills aimed at treating cancer

Maryland State Sen. Jim Mathias (D-38), a longtime advocate for cancer victims, is continuing the fight this legislative session as the primary sponsor of several bills aimed at easing insurance restrictions and improving access to treatment.

Senate Bill 61, which was passed 46-0 on Feb.9, will prohibit insurance companies from charging higher copays for digital tomography to produce 3-D mammograms as compared to the charges for other breast cancer screening methods. Mathias pursued the same measure last year.

The bill, which was supported by CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield, prohibits insurers from charging higher co-pays for breast exams using 3-D tomography, which Mathias said provides a superior resolution and image.

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8 comments:

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU!!!!

Anonymous said...

Maybe he is doing a good thing for good reasons. Still do not trust the man!!

Anonymous said...

Is he the same one that just screwed us on our electric bill ?

Anonymous said...

Two thumbs up!

Anonymous said...

Vote buying?

Anonymous said...

Thank you sir!

Anonymous said...

Trying to get back on the good side of the folks after costing them a bunch of money on the electric bill. He is a liberal and needs to be voted out of office.

Anonymous said...

YES! This means nothing to me. He will be gone next election!