Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2020Health
S. 3353
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 27, 2020)
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
This bill indefinitely extends Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for individuals who do not have other coverage. Under current law, Medicare coverage is limited to 36 months following a transplant.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation, including any related program integrity issues.
What just happenedFeb 27, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
25 cosponsors10 D15 R
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 27, 2020
- Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate