Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 8, 2017)
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017
This bill specifies 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 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 8, 2017
- Nov 8, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Nov 8, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate