HR. 6178In Committee
Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
Expand lung cancer screening access by barring prior authorization for recommended annual screenings and broadening tobacco cessation coverage under major health programs
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expand lung cancer screening access by barring prior authorization for recommended annual screenings and broadening tobacco cessation coverage under major health programs
Key points
- Require GAO demographics report
- Prohibit prior authorization for screenings
- Direct HHS screening outreach
- Expand Medicaid tobacco cessation coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-11-20 — 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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