S. 339In Committee
Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
Allow Medicare beginning in 2028 to cover FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests when CMS finds coverage appropriate, with age-based eligibility limits and one test every 11 months
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Allow Medicare beginning in 2028 to cover FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests when CMS finds coverage appropriate, with age-based eligibility limits and one test every 11 months
Key points
- Require FDA approved tests
- Limit screening frequency
- Allow Medicare test coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCancerHealthHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare