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A Shift for HB230
VBCF's priority legislation in the 2024 General Assembly, HB230 - a bill that would eliminate patient out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast imaging like diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, and MRIs - has shifted course. We previously reported that the bill would likely move to the Health Insurance Reform Commission (HIRC) for review, but we spoke too soon!
Late last week, HB230 was sent to the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Compensation and Retirement. The subcommittee will now consider the cost impact of the bill on the state. A favorable review by the subcommittee could mean the bill gets reported to the State Senate - the next step on the way to passage.
ACTION NEEDED: Outreach to Subcommittee Members
We expect that HB230 will be heard on Monday, February 5, at the next Appropriations Subcommittee on Compensation and Retirement meeting. If your Delegate is on this Subcommittee (list below), please contact them and urge them to support this bill!
*Not sure who your legislator is? Who's My Legislator?
*For more information about the bill, see VBCF's HB230 Fact Sheet
Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee
on Compensation & Retirement
Delegate
Del. Willett (Chair) (804) 698-1058 DelRWillett@house.virginia.gov
Del. Bulova (804) 698-1011 DelDBulova@house.virginia.gov
Del. Carr (804) 698-1078 DelBCarr@house.virginia.gov
Del. Hayes (804) 698-1091 DelCHayes@house.virginia.gov
Del Reid (804) 698-1028 DelDReid@house.virginia.gov
Del. Hodges (804) 698-1068 DelKHodges@house.virginia.gov
Del. Wyatt (804) 698-1060 DelSWyatt@house.virginia.gov
Del. Wiley (804) 698-1032 DelBWiley@house.virginia.gov
2024 House of Delegates Labor & Commerce SubComm#1 Members\
Sample message to cut and paste and/or edit:
"I am calling/writing as a constituent of Delegate [insert name] from [insert city/town] to ask them to support HB230. This bill would protect patients from expensive out-of-pocket costs for follow-up diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds, or MRIs. Early detection and treatment of breast cancer are essential to better health outcomes and saving lives. But, breast cancer cannot be diagnosed with one mammogram. Additional imaging can cost patients hundreds to thousands of dollars. HB203 will help Virginians get the breast care they need without financial barriers." Add something personal about your own experience, if you'd like.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING ACTION!
Questions? Contact Kirsta Millar, Policy Manager, kirsta@vbcf.org
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