Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2005

The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2005 (S. 910) aims to ensure that patients undergoing surgical treatment for breast cancer receive adequate hospital recovery time. The bill would prohibit health insurance companies from restricting hospital stays to less than 48 hours for a mastectomy or 24 hours for a lymph node dissection, unless the patient and their doctor agree to an earlier discharge. Additionally, the legislation would require insurance plans to cover secondary consultations with specialists to confirm a cancer diagnosis and provide full coverage for radiation therapy.