Bill > S2949

This bill aims to permanently eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests under Medicare, which means patients would no longer have to pay a percentage of the test's cost out of pocket. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 1833(dd) of the Social Security Act by removing the current time limitation on waiving coinsurance and establishing that from 2026 onward, Medicare will cover 100% of the cost for qualifying colorectal cancer screening tests. Previously, the coinsurance waiver was set to expire on January 1, 2030, but this legislation ensures that patients will not be responsible for any additional costs associated with these important preventive screenings. By removing financial barriers, the bill seeks to encourage more people to get potentially life-saving colorectal cancer screenings, which can help detect cancer early when it is most treatable.

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