AB234

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

Complete·6/11/25

Nevada AB234 requires Medicaid coverage for lung, prostate, and colon cancer screenings.

Nevada AB234 amends Medicaid coverage to include screenings for lung, prostate, and colon cancer. The bill mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for necessary waivers or amendments to the State Plan for Medicaid to secure federal funding for these screenings. The Department is also required to cooperate with federal authorities and manage state programs for persons with developmental disabilities. The bill becomes effective upon passage and approval, with specific sections taking effect on January 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 26, 2025

8:00 AM

Assembly Ways and Means Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

1:30 PM

Assembly Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 11, 2025

Assembly

Chapter 465.

Jun 10, 2025

Assembly

Approved by the Governor.

Jun 6, 2025

Assembly

Enrolled and delivered to Governor.