WI Pink Shawl Initiative

FINALLY...Gail's Law Goes into Effect July 1st. For all of you women that have been confused by the DENSE BREAST letter...

What to Know About Gail’s Law – 2025 WI Act 103

Gail’s Law will go into effect July 1, 2026, for plan years that begin January 1, 2027.

If you have received a letter following a mammogram that indicates you have dense breast tissue or a strong family history of breast cancer, have a discussion with your provider about supplemental screening with MRI or ultrasound.

Your provider must refer you for an MRI or ultrasound. You cannot schedule these tests on your own.

If you receive a call back after your annual screening mammogram for further tests that would be considered diagnostic tests, you should not have to pay out of pocket for those any longer.

Before scheduling any additional screening or diagnostic tests, follow up with your insurance plan to be sure they will comply with Gail’s Law and provide these tests cost free. They should not be applied towards your deductible and you should have no out of pocket costs.

Join us March 13th for the American Cancer Society's health promoters seminar. This event has moved from the Zoo to a new location... MCW's Thrive On King Community Room. Scan the QR code to register, hope to see you there.

Stop in at Culver's in New Berlin on National Ave from 4-7PM for our 2nd Annual YMCA Wellness Center Fundraiser. 10% of the sales made during this time will be donated to the YMCA located right by the New Berlin Library. Say hi to the Y staff who will be running orders out to diners...it's a good cause and easy way to make a donation. Hope to see you there!