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S.2017: 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 April 30, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (29 Democrats, 7 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
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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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April 30, 1998 |
Introduced in the Senate by Alfonse M. D'Amato (R-N.Y.) |