LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – APRIL 16, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 123, critical breast imaging legislation in Arkansas. Supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals. While Arkansas has policies that eliminate patient cost sharing for diagnostic breast imaging, those at a higher risk of breast cancer were forced to pay hundreds to thousands in patient cost sharing. SB 123 has been approved by the Arkansas legislature and signed into law by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders:
“We commend Senator Greg Leding, the legislature and Governor Huckabee Sanders for eliminating barriers to essential care so that people with state-regulated health plans are able to receive their medically necessary supplemental imaging without the financial burden of high patient cost sharing,” said Molly Guthrie, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Susan G. Komen.
“Thousands of Arkansans require supplemental breast imaging every year, yet many forgo these critical services due to high out-of-pocket costs. Not anymore. This life-saving legislation means they can now receive the breast imaging they require, leading to an earlier breast cancer diagnosis and often better health outcomes. “Komen will continue to advocate for legislation that ensures fair and equitable access to high-quality breast care for all, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, cancer stage or socio-economic status.”
