Oregon eliminates surprise bills for cervical cancer care
By Meira Gebel
Published on March 3, 2026.
The Oregon Legislature has unanimously approved a bill that eliminates unexpected costs for cervical cancer screenings. The bill is set to be the first in the country to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for the full continuum of care. The decision was made after Rep. Annessa Hartman, who shared her Stage 3 cervical cancer diagnosis, testified in support of the bill. The legislation is now headed to the governor's desk.
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