HR1526-118

Introduced

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.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 9, 2023

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:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

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

Healthcare Consumers Healthcare

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
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Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill:
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill:
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause: ,
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 9, 2023

Ms. Wasserman Schultz (for herself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Healthcare Consumers Healthcare

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