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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.

5/20/2026, 10:56 AM

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.

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. as of May 19, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4566

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4566

Primary Policy Focus

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.
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

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Calvin Lynn

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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

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