117-hr-9336117th Congress

Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act

Sponsored By: Representative Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

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Summary

Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act This bill provides for coverage without prior authorization requirements of annual lung cancer screenings under Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance for individuals for whom screenings are recommended under U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines. It also expands Medicaid coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use to all individuals, rather than only pregnant women.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 11/17/2022

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