This October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to recognize the importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against breast cancer.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in our nation, and remains the second leading cause of cancer death for women. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, preventive benefits like mammograms and well-woman visits are covered for many women at no out-of-pocket cost.
The Affordable Care Act also ended lifetime dollar caps on coverage, meaning women battling breast cancer can focus on staying well and living their lives.
This October, we recognize the importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against #breastcancer. go.usa.gov/YYXj
— HHSGov (@HHSGov) October 1, 2012
Starting in 2014, it will be illegal for insurers to discriminate against anyone with a pre-existing condition, meaning women in the fight against breast cancer have more options for coverage.
Read the Secretary’s Statement.
Join the conversation on Twitter using #BreastCancerAwareness