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Cancer Screening Coverage Act of 2007

Introduced: August 3, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 14, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 3, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 3, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Aug 3, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1731)
Aug 3, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Cancer Screening Coverage Act of 2007 - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to require a group health plan to provide coverage for certain types of cancer screening. Includes under such coverage mammograms, clinical breast examinations, pap tests and pelvic examinations, colorectal screening procedures, and prostate screening tests, at specified intervals and through specified procedures for certain age groups in appropriate genders.

Prohibits related eligibility discrimination, monetary incentives to individuals, and penalties or incentives to providers.

Requires such plans and issuers to provide certain disclosures to participants and beneficiaries, including regarding covered benefits, cost sharing, and participating providers.

Applies the requirements of this Act to coverage offered in the individual market and under federal employees health benefits plan.

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to modify coverage requirements under this Act to incorporate new scientific and technological advances, practice pattern changes, or other updated medical practices regarding cancer screening.

What's happening now September 19, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

 Committees of jurisdiction 7
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3