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Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Congressional Summary of S 765
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.
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Current Status of Bill S 765
Bill S 765 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill S 765 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2023. Bill S 765's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 765
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 765
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cancer
- Genetics
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Hereditary and development disorders
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 765
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2023
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer.
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