To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires hereditary cancer genetic testing of individuals with a family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer Section 1861 of the Social Security Act and provides coverage of evidence-based screenings for individuals with a hereditary cancer gene mutation Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, procurement rules, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires hereditary cancer genetic testing of individuals with a family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer Section 1861 of the Social Security Act...
- Provides coverage of evidence-based screenings for individuals with a hereditary cancer gene mutation Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires hereditary cancer genetic testing of individuals with a family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer Section 1861 of the Social Security Act and provides coverage of evidence-based screenings for individuals with a hereditary cancer gene mutation Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires hereditary cancer genetic testing of individuals with a family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer Section 1861 of the Social Security Act and provides coverage of evidence-based screenings for individuals with a hereditary cancer gene mutation Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Wasserman Schultz (for herself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. …
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