Pennsylvania has a policy that 3D mammogram is covered by insurance, according to the administration of Governor Tom Wolf.  Women with coverage can have the procedure at no cost just like traditional mammogram.

The governor said, “Modern technology is offering new opportunities for physicians to diagnose breast cancer in women and provide life-saving treatment earlier than ever.”

According to Wolf, that is the reason Pennsylvania is the first state to have a policy to provide annual 3D mammogram at no cost to patients.

On the other hand, Acting Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman delivered a speech during the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition on Monday.

In her remarks, Altman reiterated the state’s existing policy on 3D mammograms. She said the state law covers women who obtain their health care coverage through individual or group insurance.

Gov. Wolf’s administration is fighting to save ACA

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare has a provision requiring insurance companies to cover preventive services at no cost to consumers. Women with insurance policies through self-funded plan can get 2D mammogram instead of 3D mammogram with no cost-sharing.

Altman said, “This is one reason the governor and I are fighting so hard to preserve the consumer protections that so many Pennsylvanians have under the ACA.”

Under the ACA, women will not worry about the fee for such type of potential life-saving test, said Altman.

To date, the Trump administration failed to repeal Obamacare. However, the President and some members of the Congress continue to push for changes that threaten consumer protections, said Altman.

27 Pennsylvania women get breast cancer diagnosis every day

In her speech, Altman noted that every day 27 women in Pennsylvania get diagnosis that they have breast cancer. She added five women in the state die from the disease daily.

She said, “These aren’t just numbers – these are our mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, aunts, nieces, cousins, friends, and neighbors.”

Altman also thanked the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition for its work for women fighting the disease.

“I know the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition won’t stop fighting until these numbers and the people they represent reach zero. I am here to tell you that Governor Wolf will be there fighting with you every step of the way,” said Altman.