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Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3656| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2022
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (3)
Angus S. King (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4110
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 16, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4110
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 16, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4110: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021
CancerGeneticsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-3656| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2022
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4110
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 16, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4110
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 16, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (3)
Angus S. King (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4110: Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerGeneticsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHereditary and development disordersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare