Bill · H.R. 1406· House(119-HR-1406)

Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025

Age: 75 years

Florida

Introduced: 2/18/2025
Last activity: 2/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Vern Buchanan
Cosponsors: - 3 - 6

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act of 2025'', aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to authorize the coverage of additional lung cancer screening tests under the Medicare program. It grants the Secretary authority to cover other lung cancer screening tests that have been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These tests would be covered as preventive services for appropriate individuals. The Secretary would also determine the frequency and payment limits for these tests.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill improves Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening, which directly benefits the senior population.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The bill expands preventive health coverage through Medicare, providing a benefit to retirees.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill expands access to preventive care by allowing coverage for various FDA-approved lung cancer screening tests.