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Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act

USA119th CongressHR-4543| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand Medicaid coverage for certain individuals. It mandates that states provide Medicaid eligibility to individuals diagnosed with specific breast or cervical cancers, ensuring they receive necessary medical assistance. This change integrates these particular cancer patients into the program's mandatory eligibility groups. Furthermore, the legislation explicitly adds breast reconstruction following a medically necessary mastectomy to the list of covered medical assistance services under Medicaid. It also includes several technical and conforming amendments to federal matching funds and cost-sharing provisions, aligning them with the new eligibility requirements. The provisions of this Act will take effect one year after its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10058
Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10058
    Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act

USA119th CongressHR-4543| House 
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This bill amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand Medicaid coverage for certain individuals. It mandates that states provide Medicaid eligibility to individuals diagnosed with specific breast or cervical cancers, ensuring they receive necessary medical assistance. This change integrates these particular cancer patients into the program's mandatory eligibility groups. Furthermore, the legislation explicitly adds breast reconstruction following a medically necessary mastectomy to the list of covered medical assistance services under Medicaid. It also includes several technical and conforming amendments to federal matching funds and cost-sharing provisions, aligning them with the new eligibility requirements. The provisions of this Act will take effect one year after its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10058
Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10058
    Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act


  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (29)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted