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Cure Hepatitis C Act of 2025
Establishes federal programs to expand free hepatitis C testing and treatment for Medicaid enrollees, correctional populations, uninsured people, Indian Health Service patients, and certain Medicare beneficiaries
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes federal programs to expand free hepatitis C testing and treatment for Medicaid enrollees, correctional populations, uninsured people, Indian Health Service patients, and certain Medicare beneficiaries
Key points
- Require HHS drug purchasing contract
- Authorize grants for screening and treatment
- Allow Medicare no cost sharing
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-06-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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