Summary

Requires the Comptroller General to produce a report to Congress within one year assessing esophageal cancer care in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The report must measure total FEHBP spending on esophageal cancer for covered federal employees and retirees and determine how often FEHBP enrollees flagged as high-risk receive recommended upper endoscopy screening.

• Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress within one year on FEHBP esophageal cancer spending and screening rates for high-risk enrollees.
• Summarizes congressional findings that esophageal cancer incidence is rising and is often detected late.
• Specifically calls out early detection of Barrett’s esophagus and AGA guidance recommending upper endoscopy for people with 3+ risk factors.
• The report must measure total FEHBP spending for federal employees and retirees diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
• The report must assess how often FEHBP-covered individuals identified as high-risk receive guideline-consistent screening.
• Does not change benefits, require new screenings, or appropriate funds — it is an information/oversight requirement.
• Will require FEHBP claims and utilization data to estimate spending and screening frequency.
• Findings could inform future policy or coverage decisions affecting federal health benefits and preventive screening.