H.R. 6178: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
H.R. 6178 status: Referred.
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialIncreasing 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 als...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for increased healthcare spending on screening and cessation services.
- May reduce long-term healthcare costs associated with late-stage lung cancer treatment.
Risks
- Increased costs for Medicaid programs and potentially Medicare.
- Costs associated with the education and outreach campaign.
Society
Benefits
- Increases access to vital lung cancer screening for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries.
- Expands coverage for tobacco cessation counseling and pharmacotherapy.
- Removes cost-sharing and prior authorization barriers for screening.
- Addresses lung cancer disparities by expanding screening and cessation services.
Risks
- Potential for increased demand on healthcare providers for screening and cessation services.
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The bill requires amendments to the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act, which could have complex implementation details.
Effective date is January 1, 2026, with potential delays if state legislation is required.
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