Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2019Health
S. 562
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 2019)
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 happenedFeb 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
4 cosponsors3 D1 R
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2019
- Feb 26, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate