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S. 3477

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
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    Introduced in Senate

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2016 — Informed