Page 4 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 22, 2024 Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Malden legislators help enact legislation to expand access to breast cancer screenings R ecently State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Paul Donato, Steve Ultrino and Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to enact legislation that requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer. An Act relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for equity and early detection requires health insurance providers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosyntheC’mon Down and Visit Chris & His Associates! Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! MAJOR BRANDS AT DISCOUNT PRICES! BOX SALE SPECIAL! Take another 10% OFF our already Discounted Prices of Boxes from Now until December! * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES HOURS: OPEN SUN. - WED. 9 AM - 6 PM / THURS. - SAT. 9 AM - 7 PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! Humidor Special! Model A holds up to 25 cigars incl. ash tray, humidifier, hygrometer, cigar cutter and leather pocket holder! Special Price! $99.95 WE MAKE HOUSE KEYS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Paul Donato State Representative sis screening and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging. Although access to routine preventive screening mammograms is currently covered under the federal Affordable Care Act, this legislation goes further by requiring coverage for certain screenings and exams that are not currently uniformly covered. Earlier this year the Senate and House had passed differing versions of this legislation. After those versions were reconciled, the legislation was enacted and placed before Governor Maura Healey. The Governor signed the bill into law last week as Chapter 231 of the Acts of 2024. “I was pleased to support passage of this important healthcare legislation,” said Senator Lewis. “It will ensure that all women are able to access all medically necessary and appropriate breast cancer screenings, which will enable early detection and save lives.” Kate Lipper-Garabedian State Representative “This pivotal piece of legislation exhibits our dedication to providing all individuals with access to essential healthcare services,” said Representative Donato. “Early detection of breast cancer can save lives and create opportunities for individuals to receive necessary care. No one should face financial barriers in accessing these vital screenings. I am proud of my colleagues for joining together to pass this important legislation.” “The passage of this bill demonstrates the Legislature’s commitment to health equity,” said Representative Ultrino. “This healthcare legislation is a victory for patients across the Commonwealth by expanding access to medically necessary breast cancer screenings.” “One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and in this year alone, more than 6000 people in Massachusetts will be diagLEGISLATION | SEE PAGE 7 Chris 2024 Jason Lewis State Senator Steven Ultrino State Representative
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