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Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2005

Introduced: April 14, 2005 See on congress.gov
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May 13, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 27, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 14, 2005
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 14, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2005 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of and reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening tests covered under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA).

Amends SSA title XVIII to: (1) increase Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) reimbursement for colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic tests; (2) cover an outpatient office visit or consultation for the purpose of beneficiary education before a colorectal cancer screening test consisting of a colonoscopy, or in conjunction with the beneficiary's decision to obtain such a screening, regardless of whether the screening is medically indicated with respect to the beneficiary; and (3) waive the deductible for such tests.

What's happening now May 13, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 10 Republican 3 Independent 1