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New bill aims to increase access to cancer screenings

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont law and the Affordable Care Act ensure Vermonters have access to preventative screenings for breast cancer.

Historically, when mammogram results come back inconclusive, patients could expect to write a check for any follow-ups.

A new bill that just passed the Vermont House would include more follow-up screening coverage – even if the first test is inconclusive.

Another bill in the house would lower the age for free colorectal cancer screenings from 50 to 45.