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This legislative proposal aims to significantly broaden the scope of lung cancer screening services covered under the Medicare program by amending Section 1834(n) of the Social Security Act. It grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services new authority to authorize coverage for additional lung cancer screening tests. The core provision enables the Secretary to include tests that are cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as preventive services, beyond those currently covered. The Secretary will determine the appropriate individuals for these screenings, along with their frequency and payment limits, after consulting with relevant organizations. While utilizing the established national coverage determination process, the bill streamlines it by removing a specific determination requirement, allowing for more flexibility in adopting new screening technologies. This ensures that Medicare beneficiaries could have access to a wider range of advanced lung cancer detection methods. The amendments will take effect upon the bill's enactment, applying to preventive services covered under Medicare Part B.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1406| House
| Updated: 2/18/2025
This legislative proposal aims to significantly broaden the scope of lung cancer screening services covered under the Medicare program by amending Section 1834(n) of the Social Security Act. It grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services new authority to authorize coverage for additional lung cancer screening tests. The core provision enables the Secretary to include tests that are cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as preventive services, beyond those currently covered. The Secretary will determine the appropriate individuals for these screenings, along with their frequency and payment limits, after consulting with relevant organizations. While utilizing the established national coverage determination process, the bill streamlines it by removing a specific determination requirement, allowing for more flexibility in adopting new screening technologies. This ensures that Medicare beneficiaries could have access to a wider range of advanced lung cancer detection methods. The amendments will take effect upon the bill's enactment, applying to preventive services covered under Medicare Part B.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
CancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare