Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2006

H.R. 5437, the Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2006, aimed to make cancer screenings more accessible and affordable for Medicare beneficiaries. The bill proposed extending the eligibility window for the initial "Welcome to Medicare" physical exam from six months to one year after enrollment. Additionally, it sought to eliminate the 20% out-of-pocket coinsurance cost for patients receiving screening mammograms and colorectal cancer tests, allowing seniors to access these preventative services at no cost.