Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026
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Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 would create a range of federal programs and coverage requirements aimed at supporting people from cancer diagnosis onward, not just during active treatment. It would add a new Medicare benefit for "cancer care planning and coordination services," under which physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners develop individualized treatment plans at diagnosis, at major changes in condition or treatment, at the transition to survivorship care, and upon recurrence, with a set payment rate under Medicare's physician fee schedule. It also directs HHS to convene stakeholder meetings on survivorship transition tools, publish related information resources, develop an alternative payment model for survivorship care under Medicare and Medicaid, and create a comprehensive cancer survivorship program including grants for quality-of-life services. Additional sections address Medicaid coverage for healthcare transitions for childhood/adolescent cancer survivors, Medicaid coverage of fertility services, an employment assistance program for survivors, and creation of an Office of Cancer Survivorship.
The bill primarily affects cancer survivors—defined broadly as anyone from diagnosis onward—along with their families, caregivers, and health care providers. It also affects Medicare and Medicaid programs, state cancer programs, NCI-designated cancer centers, community-based organizations, and the Department of Labor, which would administer employment-related grants.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 21, 2026, by Senator Amy Klobuchar with Senator Alsobrooks as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President before taking effect.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 5052 do?
- The Lainie Jones Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act of 2026 would create a range of federal programs and coverage requirements aimed at supporting people from cancer diagnosis onward, not just during active treatment. It would add a new Medicare benefit for "cancer care planning and coordination services," under which physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners develop individualized treatment plans at diagnosis, at major changes in condition or treatment, at the transition to survivorship care, and upon recurrence, with a set payment rate under Medicare's physician fee schedule. It also directs HHS to convene stakeholder meetings on survivorship transition tools, publish related information resources, develop an alternative payment model for survivorship care under Medicare and Medicaid, and create a comprehensive cancer survivorship program including grants for quality-of-life services. Additional sections address Medicaid coverage for healthcare transitions for childhood/adolescent cancer survivors, Medicaid coverage of fertility services, an employment assistance program for survivors, and creation of an Office of Cancer Survivorship. The bill primarily affects cancer survivors—defined broadly as anyone from diagnosis onward—along with their families, caregivers, and health care providers. It also affects Medicare and Medicaid programs, state cancer programs, NCI-designated cancer centers, community-based organizations, and the Department of Labor, which would administer employment-related grants. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 21, 2026, by Senator Amy Klobuchar with Senator Alsobrooks as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President before taking effect.
- Has S. 5052 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5052. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5052?
- S. 5052 was sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5052?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (21 Jul 2026).
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