H.R.2739: Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced June 11, 2015
  • Latest Major Action June 12, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

123 (62 Democrats, 61 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require a group or individual health plan that covers anticancer medications administered by a health care provider to provide no less favorable coverage for anticancer medications administered by a patient. A plan may apply to patient-administered anticancer medications only the cost-sharing and limitations that apply to anticancer medications...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 3 statements associated with H.R.2739.

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 12, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 11, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
June 11, 2015

Introduced in the House by Leonard Lance (R-N.J.)

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