Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2016
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 17, 2016)
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2016
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to specify that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to the shingles vaccine.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.
What just happenedNov 17, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 17, 2016
- Nov 17, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Nov 17, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate