Establishes a lung cancer prevention and education program in West Virginia, including screening and education services for unserved populations.
The bill creates the Lung Cancer Prevention and Education program within the Bureau for Public Health to promote lung cancer screening and education. It establishes a fund for financial assistance, sets eligibility criteria, and requires annual reporting. The program includes a public education campaign, grants to approved organizations, and reimbursement for low-dose computed tomography scans. The fund is initially comprised of interest from the Rainy Day Fund – Part B and may include future appropriations.
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