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S.3487: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 30, 2016
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2016
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Bill Summary
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2016 This bill amends titles II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) and XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to indefinitely extend Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients. Under current law, such coverage is limited to 36 months following a transplant.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Nov. 30, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |