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S.688: Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 24, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (18 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Breast Cancer Patient Protect Act of 2009 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to require a group health plan that provides medical and surgical benefits to ensure that inpatient (and in the case of a lumpectomy, outpatient) coverage and radiation therapy are provided for breast cancer treatment. Prohibits such a plan from: (1) restricting benefits...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 24, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) |