Medicare eliminates copayments for colorectal cancer screening tests.
This bill removes the coinsurance requirement for specific colorectal cancer screening tests covered under the Medicare program. This change ensures that these crucial preventative procedures will be 100% free for Medicare beneficiaries. The goal is to eliminate financial barriers to early cancer detection, directly impacting citizens' health and personal finances.
Key points
No more out-of-pocket costs: Medicare beneficiaries will no longer have to pay any coinsurance for eligible colorectal cancer screening tests.
100% coverage: Medicare will cover 100% of the costs for these screenings, promoting regular preventative care and early disease detection.
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