Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 29, 2018Health
S. 3687
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
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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).
What just happenedNov 29, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 29, 2018
- Nov 29, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate