Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 23, 2021)
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.
What just happenedMar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 23, 2021
- Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1710)
Finance Committee - Mar 23, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate