Katherine’s Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T03:56:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7123 Katherine’s Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 3:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7123

Katherine's Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020

This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover, without cost sharing, screenings for the detection of lung cancer for individuals 40 years of age and older without regard to such individual's smoking history.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7123

Bill HR 7123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7123 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7123's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 8, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7123

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7123

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cancer

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7123

Katherine’s Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide benefits for lung cancer screenings for certain individuals without the imposition of cost sharing.

Katherine’s Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act of 2020