MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers has signed into law bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding access to critical breast cancer screenings, a measure authored and pushed by Republican lawmakers that eliminates costly barriers for women seeking additional diagnostic imaging.
The bill, known as Gail’s Law, requires insurance companies to cover supplemental breast cancer screenings for women at higher risk, including those with dense breast tissue—closing a longstanding gap that previously left many patients paying more than $1,000 out of pocket for follow-up imaging.
The new law focuses on early detection, a key factor in improving survival rates and reducing long-term treatment costs. Standard mammograms, while covered by insurance, are often less effective for nearly half of all women, making additional screening essential in many cases.
Republican legislators spearheaded the effort, framing the law as a practical, patient-focused reform to address real-world healthcare access issues. The measure ultimately received enough support to reach Evers’ desk, where it was signed into law Thursday.
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, a Pleasant Prairie Republican who represents parts of Kenosha County, issued a statement praising the bill’s passage.
“Today is a major victory for women and families across Wisconsin,” Nedweski said. “Gail’s Law removes financial barriers that can delay care when every moment counts. Early detection saves lives, and now more women will be able to access the screenings they need without added cost.”
“I want to thank the Zeamer family for their incredible bravery and for sharing Gail’s story with our state,” Nedweski added. “Because of their strength, persistence, and advocacy, Gail’s dream of expanding access to life-saving screenings for Wisconsin women has now been realized. Her legacy will continue to save lives.”
The legislation is named after Gail Zeamer, whose battle with breast cancer helped inspire advocacy efforts across the state. Her family attended the bill signing, underscoring the personal impact behind the policy change.
While Nedweski has publicly championed the law and its benefits, the broader focus of the legislation centers on the Republican-backed initiative that drove the policy forward and secured its passage.
Supporters say the law will ensure more women can access potentially life-saving screenings without worrying about cost, marking a significant shift in how Wisconsin addresses preventive breast cancer care.
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7 Responses
Republicans did what? Vos wouldn’t let it come to a vote until the last day of the session.
So rates are going up….again. cool.
Do you know anybody that has breast cancer or had it? Obviously not! Your empathy is striking!
Hey I bike my leg last week. I’m hoping you’ll pay the bill. No you say? Have you no empathy?
You bike your leg?
This is very much needed since cancer rates have skyrocketed since 2021 for some odd reason.
CANCER is the Pestilence prophesied (PARASITES), more oft than not. CODEX ALIMENTARIOUS! DEATH via FOOD & Water…Flouride, Vaccines/ immunizations… “IF YOU Have Diabetes II, You have a Pancreatic Parasite,”- Dr. Oz & Dr. Phil McGraw.
A mosquito bite on the nose or on the arse is still a mosquito bite, regardless of where it appears. Different parasites, different locations, still Cancer. See Infectious Disease Specialist and insist they Tule Out parasites!