S-1873 : Still Just a Bill

Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2021

This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment for multi-cancer early detection screening tests that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and that are used to screen for cancer across many cancer types. The Government Accountability Office must report on the resulting utilization and effectiveness of such tests.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2021-05-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Blood and blood diseases
  • Cancer
  • Congressional oversight
  • Genetics
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Medicare

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