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Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship: Enhanced Care, Employment Support, and Fertility Services

This act aims to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors by introducing new medical services, employment support, and better care coordination. It includes treatment planning, care management tools, navigation and workforce assistance programs, and improved access to medical services, including fertility preservation.
Key points
New Coverage: Medicare and Medicaid will cover cancer care planning and coordination services from diagnosis through treatment and post-treatment.
Employment Support: Grant programs will assist cancer survivors with employment barriers, offering financial, transportation, psychological, and childcare aid.
Improved Care Coordination: Tools and programs will facilitate the transition from specialized oncology care to primary care, including personalized care plans and navigator support.
Fertility Preservation: Medicaid will cover fertility preservation services for cancer patients whose treatment may lead to infertility.
Childhood Cancer Programs: Special programs and care standards will be developed for child and adolescent cancer survivors to ease their transition to primary care and ensure long-term support.
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Print number: 117_HR_9565
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9565.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Coverage: Medicare and Medicaid will cover cancer care planning and coordination services from diagnosis through treatment and post-treatment.
  • Employment Support: Grant programs will assist cancer survivors with employment barriers, offering financial, transportation, psychological, and childcare aid.
  • Improved Care Coordination: Tools and programs will facilitate the transition from specialized oncology care to primary care, including personalized care plans and navigator support.
  • Fertility Preservation: Medicaid will cover fertility preservation services for cancer patients whose treatment may lead to infertility.
  • Childhood Cancer Programs: Special programs and care standards will be developed for child and adolescent cancer survivors to ease their transition to primary care and ensure long-term support.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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