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S.173: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant Patients Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 26, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 26, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant Patients Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to remove time limitations on the coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for individuals who have received organ transplants. (Current law provides coverage for such drugs only for certain time periods after the transplant procedure.) Amends SSA title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Jan. 26, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael DeWine (R-Ohio) |