Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2009
Latest action · Apr 29, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 5, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Age of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to require a group health plan to provide coverage for colorectal screening for any participant or beneficiary who is 50 years of age or older or at high risk for colorectal cancer under terms and conditions that are no less favorable than those applicable to other screening benefits provided under the plan. Sets forth exceptions, including limiting the amount of coinsurance for such screenings and limiting waiting periods. Prohibits specified actions by group health plans to avoid the requirements of this Act, including denying enrollment, penalizing the provision of required services, or providing incentives for care inconsistent with this Act.
Requires such plan to provide certain disclosures to participants and beneficiaries, including regarding covered benefits, cost sharing, and participating providers.
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 colorectal screening.
Applies such requirements to health insurance coverage offered in the individual market and coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Cosponsors 24
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 12, 2009 to Nov 19, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-PA | Joe Sestak | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| D-FL | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Mar 25, 2009 | |
| D-KS | Dennis Moore | Mar 25, 2009 | |
| D-GA | Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Mar 31, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Jerrold Nadler | Apr 21, 2009 | |
| D-OH | John A. Boccieri | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Maurice D. Hinchey | Apr 30, 2009 | |
| D-CA | Dennis A. Cardoza | May 5, 2009 | |
| D-NY | Timothy H. Bishop | May 5, 2009 | |
| D-FL | Kathy Castor | May 6, 2009 | |
| D-FL | Alan Grayson | May 7, 2009 | |
| D-MO | Emanuel Cleaver | May 7, 2009 | |
| D-IN | André Carson | May 19, 2009 | |
| D-TX | Gene Green | May 19, 2009 | |
| D-VI | Donna M. Christensen | Jun 10, 2009 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 29, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
- Mar 6, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Mar 5, 2009Introduced in House
- Mar 5, 2009Referred to House Education and Labor
- Mar 5, 2009Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 5, 2009Introduced in House
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