H.R. 10798
Silicosis Prevention and Treatment Act
Summary:
• The bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration to fund silicosis treatment and education, authorizing $10 million per year from fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
• Eligible grant recipients include federally qualified health centers, hospitals, state or local health departments, and nonprofit health care clinics or providers, with treatment provided regardless of patients' ability to pay.
• Grants may be used for outreach, screening, diagnosis, treatment, patient care coordination, pulmonary rehabilitation, benefits counseling, and education for patients, family members, and workers in heavily impacted industries.
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• Eligible grant recipients include federally qualified health centers, hospitals, state or local health departments, and nonprofit health care clinics or providers, with treatment provided regardless of patients' ability to pay.
• Grants may be used for outreach, screening, diagnosis, treatment, patient care coordination, pulmonary rehabilitation, benefits counseling, and education for patients, family members, and workers in heavily impacted industries.
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