Amends title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require coverage for lung cancer screenings.
Mandates that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide benefits for lung cancer screenings without cost sharing.
Targets individuals aged 40 years and older for lung cancer screenings, regardless of smoking history.
Highlights the high mortality rate of lung cancer compared to other cancers and the importance of early detection.
Current law allows for earlier screenings for other cancers (breast, prostate, colorectal) without cost sharing, starting at age 40, while lung cancer screenings begin at age 55 for certain individuals.
Aims to improve survival rates and reduce healthcare costs through early detection of lung cancer.
The amendments will take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
