What does Preamble of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This bill proposes amendments to title XIX of the Social Security Act, concerning the Medicaid program. It aims to require State plans under Medicaid to cover annual lung cancer screenings without cost sharing for individuals recommended for screening by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines. The bill also seeks to expand Medicaid coverage to include counseling and pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act.

What does MEDICAID COVERAGE OF ANNUAL LUNG CANCER SCREENING WITH NO COST of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of annual lung cancer screenings for eligible individuals. The screenings must be recommended under guidelines published by the United States Preventive Services Task Force, provided those guidelines do not decrease screening frequency or narrow the recommended population from the March 9, 2021, guidelines. Cost sharing is prohibited for these lung cancer screenings. The amendments apply to both traditional Medicaid and Medicaid managed care organizations. The changes generally take effect January 1, 2028. States requiring legislation beyond appropriations to comply with these changes have a grace period until the first calendar quarter after the close of the first regular legislative session following enactment.

What does EXPANDING COVERAGE UNDER MEDICAID OF COUNSELING AND of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to expand coverage under Medicaid for counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use to all Medicaid individuals. The amendments remove references to 'pregnant women' from several sections related to tobacco cessation coverage. The definition of 'tobacco use' is broadened to include the use of e-cigarettes or vape pens. Section 1916 of the Social Security Act is amended to include counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use, without the prior restriction on pregnant women. Medicaid managed care organizations are required to provide coverage for counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use without regard to prior authorization. The amendments generally apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2028.

What does COVERAGE UNDER MEDICARE AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE OF ANNUAL of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare benefits for annual lung cancer screenings without prior authorization, based on guidelines issued by the Secretary. It also prohibits Medicare Advantage plans from imposing prior authorization requirements for annual lung cancer screenings recommended by the Secretary. The changes to Medicare apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2028. This section amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers from requiring prior authorization for annual lung cancer screenings recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The changes to private health insurance apply to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2028.

What does LUNG CANCER SCREENING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This section establishes a lung cancer screening education and outreach campaign. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is responsible for conducting this campaign, consulting with patient and lung cancer advocacy groups. The campaign aims to inform individuals and healthcare providers about the importance of lung cancer screenings and who should receive them. The Secretary can implement the campaign directly, through contracts, grants, or other means. The campaign must target individuals at high risk of lung cancer. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2028 through 2032 to support this section.

What does REPORT. of Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress. The report must focus on the demographics of individuals diagnosed with lung cancer and those screened for it. The study should identify population segments diagnosed with lung cancer who are not adequately addressed by current screening guidelines. Examples of such segments include firefighters, veterans, and women under 50 years of age. The report should also provide recommendations for improving lung cancer screening among these identified segments.

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Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that Medicaid programs cover annual lung cancer screenings without cost-sharing for individuals meeting U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, expanding access to preventative care.
The bill broadens Medicaid coverage to include counseling and pharmacotherapy for tobacco cessation for all eligible individuals, removing previous restrictions and encompassing e-cigarettes.
It requires Medicare to cover annual lung cancer screenings without prior authorization and prohibits private health insurers from requiring prior authorization for recommended screenings, aiming to increase screening rates.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6178(In Committee)Official page

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