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S. 3687

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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