Medicare will now offer reimbursements for cancer patients who receive genetic testing for certain hereditary cancer-related disorders. This expanded coverage of genetic testing will give cancer patients the tools they need to decide on different treatment options. It will also provide family members and relatives with information about possible risks they might have. More genetic information can help people identify hereditary risks and to take early preventative steps. As the population continues to age issues relating to what Medicare covers is going to take on more importance in public discussions. Lawmakers looking for support from senior citizens will need to discuss their plans for tackling these Medicare issues. Cancer is a deadly disease that impacts the lives of millions of information and the information that can be obtained from this type of genetic testing will give people the tools to help fight this disease.
See Elizabeth Leis Newman, Medicare to reimburse certain genetic tests, McKnight’s, April 22, 2016.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
