S 5051
Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand Medicare coverage to include multi-cancer early detection screening tests. It defines these tests as genomic sequencing blood tests or other approved methods, and establishes a process for Medicare to cover these screenings. The bill also includes a limit on how frequently these tests can be performed, preventing repeated testing within a 11-month period. It ensures that Medicare coverage for these new screenings doesn't interfere with existing coverage for other cancer screenings.
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