Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act

This bill would require every state’s Medicaid program to cover people diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, rather than leaving it optional. This means more patients could get treatment paid for by Medicaid, no matter where they live. It also makes breast reconstruction after a medically necessary mastectomy a covered service under Medicaid, helping patients complete their care and recovery. The bill updates cost-sharing rules so these patients face limited copays and other charges for their care.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People with breast or cervical cancer who fall under Medicaid’s cancer coverage rules.
• What changes: States must provide Medicaid coverage for this group; breast reconstruction after a medically necessary mastectomy is covered; copays and similar charges are limited for these patients .
• When: These changes start one year after the bill becomes law.