H.R.3779: Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act of 1998

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced April 30, 1998
  • Latest Major Action May 8, 1998

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

113 (90 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 23 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act of 1998 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to give States the option of making medical assistance for breast and cervical cancer-related treatment services available to certain low-income women without creditable coverage during a presumptive eligibility period. Provides for an enhanced match with regard to such treatment services.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
April 30, 1998

Introduced in the House by Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.)

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