Cardiovascular Disease Early Detection and Prevention Act of...
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain cardiovascular tests without cost sharing under group health plans, group and individual health insurance coverage, and the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
This bill, HB8260, aims to change laws to ensure that cardiovascular disease tests are covered by health insurance without requiring patients to pay any out-of-pocket costs. These tests would be covered under group health plans, individual health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. This would help more people get checked for heart disease early, potentially saving lives and reducing long-term healthcare costs.
The bill would affect millions of Americans by making important heart health tests more accessible and affordable. This includes people with employer-sponsored health plans, those with private insurance, Medicare recipients, and Medicaid beneficiaries. By removing cost barriers, more individuals might get screened for heart disease, leading to earlier detection and treatment.
HB8260 was introduced in the House on April 14, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for further review. This is the first step in the legislative process, and the bill is currently under consideration by these committees. No further actions have been taken yet.
