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S.565: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 10, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (18 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009 - Amends SSA title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) to: (1) continue entitlement to prescription drugs used in immunosuppressive therapy furnished to an individual who receives a kidney transplant for which payment is made under Medicare; and (2) extend Medicare secondary payer requirements for end stage renal disease (ESRD)...
(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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March 10, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |