Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover breast tomosynthesis

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy has signed a bill that requires insurance companies to cover breast tomosynthesis. The bipartisan legislation, H.B. 5233, passed the Connecticut House of Representatives by a vote of 139-3 in April. The Senate then voted unanimously in favor of the bill in early May.

Themis Klarides, Connecticut’s House minority leader, said she fully supports the bill.

“I want to thank Gov. Malloy for signing this measure into law,” Klarides said, as quoted by CT News Junkie. “This is not a mandate on insurance companies but will allow patients to avail themselves of ever advancing technology. The upfront costs may be higher but over the broader horizon this will help save lives and money.”

The bill will take effect Jan. 1, 2017.