Find It Early Act: Eliminating Costs for Breast Cancer Screenings

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The Frame

What this does

This bill removes financial barriers to early breast cancer detection for millions of Americans by prohibiting copayments and deductibles for advanced screening technologies, regardless of the frequency of the tests.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Health insurance enrollees

Individuals covered by group or individual health plans will have access to breast cancer screenings without cost-sharing.

Medicare beneficiaries

Medicare and Medicare Advantage enrollees will receive breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging without out-of-pocket costs.

Medicaid enrollees

Medicaid recipients will be entitled to breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging services without cost-sharing.

Veterans

Veterans will be eligible for breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging through the VA without copayments or charges.

TRICARE beneficiaries

Members of the uniformed services and their families enrolled in TRICARE will have cost-sharing eliminated for breast cancer screenings.

State governments

States may need to pass legislation to update their Medicaid plans to comply with the new coverage requirements.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Find It Early Act would require health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs health services to cover breast cancer screening and diagnostic imaging with no out-of-pocket costs for eligible individuals. This mandate applies to those at increased risk for breast cancer or those with dense breast tissue, starting January 1, 2024.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for no-cost breast cancer screenings under this bill?

Eligibility includes individuals at increased risk of breast cancer, those with dense breast tissue, or individuals determined by a healthcare provider to need imaging based on factors like age, race, ethnicity, or medical history.

Does this bill limit how often I can get a screening?

No, the bill explicitly states there is no limitation applied on the frequency of screening and diagnostic imaging services.

When would these changes take effect?

The provisions are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, though some states may be granted a delay for Medicaid if legislative action is required.

Why It Matters

This bill removes financial barriers to early breast cancer detection for millions of Americans by prohibiting copayments and deductibles for advanced screening technologies, regardless of the frequency of the tests.

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Elimination of Frequency Limits

The bill explicitly removes frequency limitations on breast cancer screenings, representing a shift toward clinical necessity over standardized interval-based coverage.

American College of Radiology National Comprehensive Cancer Network