Federal · Title 42 — Public Health and Welfare

42 U.S.C. § 285a: Grants for education, prevention, and early detection of radiogenic cancers and diseases

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National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center; Department of Veterans Affairs hospital or medical center; Federally Qualified Health Center, community health center, or hospital; agency of any State or local government, including any State department of health; or nonprofit organization. screen individuals described under section 4(a)(1)(A)(i) or 5(a)(1)(A) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2210 note) for cancer as a preventative health measure; provide appropriate referrals for medical treatment of individuals screened under paragraph (1) and to ensure, to the extent practicable, the provision of appropriate follow-up services; develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection, prevention, and treatment of radiogenic cancers and diseases; and facilitate putative applicants in the documentation of claims as described in section 5(a) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2210 note). The programs under subsection (a) shall include programs provided through the Indian Health Service or through tribal contracts, compacts, grants, or cooperative agreements with the Indian Health Service and which are determined appropriate to raising the health status of Indians. Entities receiving a grant under subsection (b) may expend the grant to carry out the purpose described in such subsection. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect any coverage obligation of a governmental or private health plan or program relating to an individual referred to under subsection (b)(1).

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