The Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act would expand Medicaid coverage to include individuals diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer who might not otherwise qualify for the program based on income or other criteria. The bill would require states to cover these cancer patients under Medicaid and would also mandate coverage of breast reconstruction surgery following medically necessary mastectomies as a form of medical assistance. Additionally, the legislation prohibits states from imposing cost-sharing requirements such as copayments or deductibles on items and services provided to these cancer patients. The bill would take effect one year after it is enacted into law, giving states time to adjust their Medicaid programs to comply with the new requirements.
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