Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1428

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 9, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Health
Latest Action
Apr 22, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]

Republican·TX-26
Bioguide ID: B001248
First Name: Michael
Middle Name: C.
Last Name: Burgess
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Cosponsors
2
Committees
6
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Related Bills
5
Subjects
1
Summaries
3
Titles
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,428
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 9, 2013
Policy Area
Health
Is Law
No
Apr 22, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 12, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Source: House committee actions

Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source: House floor actions

Apr 9, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Apr 9, 2013IntroReferral1000

Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Apr 9, 20130

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.

Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug coverage, every individual whose insurance benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) have ended by reason of a kidney transplant or the end of any requirement for a regular course of dialysis.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine a monthly premium rate for such individuals equal to 35% of the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over. Prescribes a formula for detemination of a government contribution to such a premium.

Ways and Means Committee

House· Standing

Energy and Commerce Committee

House· Standing
Digestive and metabolic diseasesDrug therapyImmunology and vaccinationMedicareOrgan and tissue donation and transplantation

Introduced in House

Apr 9, 2013

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