HR 3749
Katherine’s Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Katherine’s Law for Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2021, aims to improve lung cancer survival rates by expanding access to screenings. It requires private health insurance plans to cover lung cancer screenings for individuals at high risk, as determined by factors like genetics, occupational exposure, or family history, and who receive a referral from a specialist. The bill also includes a provision to ensure screenings are covered for individuals who have quit smoking or are over 80 years old. The goal is to detect lung cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.
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Alan S. Lowenthal
Andy Levin
Ann M. Kuster
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