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Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act

USA119th CongressS-2949| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act seeks to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for specific colorectal cancer screening tests provided under the Medicare program. This legislative change directly amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on reducing financial barriers for beneficiaries. The bill revises the payment schedule, ensuring that for 2026 and all subsequent years , Medicare will cover 100 percent of the costs for these essential screening tests. By accelerating the full coverage, this Act aims to enhance access to preventative care and alleviate out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare recipients.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1894
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5671
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1894
    Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act


  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5671
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Health

Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act

USA119th CongressS-2949| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
The Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act seeks to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for specific colorectal cancer screening tests provided under the Medicare program. This legislative change directly amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, focusing on reducing financial barriers for beneficiaries. The bill revises the payment schedule, ensuring that for 2026 and all subsequent years , Medicare will cover 100 percent of the costs for these essential screening tests. By accelerating the full coverage, this Act aims to enhance access to preventative care and alleviate out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare recipients.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1894
Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5671
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1894
    Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act


  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5671
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted