Bill · S. 339· Senate(119-S-339)

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

Age: 75 years

Idaho

Introduced: 1/30/2025
Last activity: 1/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: Mike Crapo
Cosponsors: - 32 - 35

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act,'' aims to amend the Social Security Act. It seeks to provide Medicare coverage for multi-cancer early detection screening tests. These tests are defined as those used for the concurrent detection of multiple cancer types across multiple organ sites. The coverage would apply to specific tests, such as genomic sequencing blood or blood product tests. The bill also establishes specific payment amounts and time-based limitations for these screenings.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill provides coverage for advanced multi-cancer early detection screenings through Medicare.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+4
Middle-aged individuals benefit from expanded cancer screening coverage before reaching the age limits.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill expands Medicare benefits for early cancer detection, though benefits are phased out by age.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill implements age-based limitations and frequency restrictions on Medicare payments for these tests.