S 668
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2019, aims to increase colorectal cancer screening rates by eliminating Medicare coinsurance requirements for these tests. It ensures that Medicare beneficiaries won't have to pay coinsurance regardless of whether a subsequent diagnosis or treatment is needed as a result of the screening. The bill seeks to make screening more accessible and affordable for seniors, a group particularly vulnerable to the disease.
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Primary sponsor
Sherrod Brown
Cosponsors
Angus S., Jr. King
Benjamin L. Cardin
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