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S.1481: Immunosuppressive Drugs Coverage Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (5 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Immunosuppressive Drugs Coverage Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) eliminate the time limitation on Medicare benefits for immunosuppressive drugs under the Medicare program; (2) continue the entitlement of certain individuals to payments for such drugs after Medicare benefits end; and (3) extend without time limit certain Medicare secondary payer requirements with regard to such drugs for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael DeWine (R-Ohio) |