New 2017 Breast-Cancer Screenings Laws

Governor Cuomo is stepping up to the plate even more for breast cancer screenings in 2017. Beginning immediately here are some of the important points to note.

• Hospitals will have four additional morning, evening or weekend hours each week for screenings beginning this year.
• Absolutely no co-pays are allowed to be charged from insurance companies for screenings.
• Beginning January 1, 2017 EVERY state public employee is allowed up to 4 hours of excused time to go get screenings.