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H.Res. 1569

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Recognizing the importance of protecting continuous Medicaid coverage for individuals undergoing active cancer treatment.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 21, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This resolution recognizes the importance of maintaining continuous Medicaid coverage for people actively undergoing cancer treatment. The measure acknowledges that cancer and its treatments can temporarily or permanently prevent patients from meeting Medicaid work requirements and community engagement obligations, and that gaps in coverage during treatment can delay care, interrupt medications, and increase financial hardship. The resolution encourages states to automatically identify cancer patients through existing Medicaid claims and health records, determine their eligibility for medical exemptions without requiring repeated patient paperwork, and use simple doctor certifications when needed rather than burdening sick patients with extensive documentation. It also encourages the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide states with guidance and technical assistance to streamline these processes. This is a non-binding resolution expressing Congressional support for protecting cancer patients' health coverage continuity without creating new law or appropriating funds.

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