Exact Sciences’ cancer-detecting blood tests could be covered by Medicare under new federal law

Exact Sciences’ cancer-detecting blood tests could be covered by Medicare under new federal law

Exact Sciences’ Cancerguard, a blood-based early detection test, is not covered by insurance and costs patients $689 out of pocket. But future Medicare coverage could change that.

Exact Sciences cancer-screening blood tests could be covered under Medicare

The provision would require Medicare to cover the tests starting in 2028 after they receive approval by the Food and Drug Administration