Roanoke, VA – Three women in our region received unexpected bills for breast cancer screenings despite a new Virginia law designed to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for those services.
After viewers Debbie and Lynn reported receiving bills of $300 and $600, respectively, Roanoke resident April reached out saying she was billed $971 for a diagnostic mammogram and breast ultrasound.
“On July 2, I had a diagnostic mammogram and a breast ultrasound. My insurance company billed $1,867 and I was billed $971,” said April. “My only aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer at 45 and passed away from breast cancer. This is an incredibly personal issue for me.”…