Bill Would Close Medicare Colorectal Cancer Screening Loophole
A bill before
Colonoscopies are proven to prevent colon cancer and save lives, but evidence shows any cost sharing can deter people from getting screened. Currently, Medicare covers the full cost of routine screening colonoscopies. However, if a polyp is found and removed during a screening colonoscopy, individuals who have benefits through Medicare will wake up to a pricey cost-sharing payment of more than
"This legislation will help ensure that all seniors have access to lifesaving colorectal cancer screenings, regardless of their ability to pay," said
More than 140,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year, and over 50,000 of them will die from the disease. ACS CAN, along with more than 1,000 other public health organizations, is committed to increasing the colorectal cancer screening rate to 80 percent.
"Even though colorectal cancer is preventable, far too many Americans forego screening because of cost," said Hansen. "By removing financial barriers to screening,
In addition to closing the Medicare loophole,
"Maintaining or increasing funding for the CRCCP program has the potential to significantly improve screening rates and reduce the burden of colorectal cancer for some of the most underserved Americans," said Hansen. "We urge
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