Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-05T20:34:08Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4566 Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/5/2026, 8:34 PM

Summary of Bill S 4566

This bill, titled "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act," was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 19, 2026. The purpose of this bill is to require coverage under State plans in the Medicaid program for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for individuals recommended for screening by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines. Additionally, the bill aims to expand Medicaid coverage for counseling and pharmacotherapy to aid in the cessation of tobacco use.

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Current Status of Bill S 4566

Bill S 4566 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill S 4566 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 19, 2026. Bill S 4566's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2377-2379) as of May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4566

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4566

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4566

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage under State plans under the Medicaid program for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for individuals for whom screening is recommended by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, to expand coverage under Medicaid of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use, and for other purposes.

Comments

Presley Knight

888

23 days ago

Sounds good to me, hope it helps some folks out there!

Lachlan Powers

835

5 days ago

So, what's the deal with this lung cancer screening thing? Sounds like another waste of money to me. Who even benefits from this?

Calvin Lynn

855

24 days ago

I think this bill is good for helping people quit smoking and get screened for lung cancer. It could save lives and money in the long run. #healthcare #Medicaid #lungcancerscreening

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4566

Mazie K. Hirono

HawaiiDemocrat

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