Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2021Health
S. 2051
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 15, 2021)
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
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 happenedJun 15, 2021
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 SenateJun 15, 2021
- Jun 15, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate