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NV AB234

Bill

Status

Passed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natha Anderson

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Origin

Assembly

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to include Medicaid coverage for screening for lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and prostate cancer, expanding beyond existing coverage for breast and cervical cancer screening

  • Directs the Department to apply for any federal waiver or State Plan amendment necessary to receive federal funding for the new cancer screening coverage

  • Requires the Department to fully cooperate with the Federal Government during the application process to obtain necessary waivers or amendments

  • Effective January 1, 2026, for coverage implementation, with immediate effect upon passage for regulatory and administrative preparation

Legislative Description

Requires Medicaid coverage for screening for certain forms of cancer. (BDR 38-893)

Last Action

Chapter 465.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services5/31/2025
Ways and Means4/14/2025
Health and Human Services2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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