Medicaid: Enhanced Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment
This bill aims to expand the Medicaid program to provide health coverage for individuals with breast or cervical cancer. This means more people affected by these diseases will be able to access medical assistance, including breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy, which can significantly improve their quality of life and access to essential treatment.
Key points
Extends Medicaid eligibility to individuals with breast or cervical cancer.
Includes breast reconstruction after medically necessary mastectomy as a covered benefit under Medicaid.
Changes will take effect one year after the bill's enactment, allowing time for implementation.
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