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S.624: Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 3, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (30 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests (in order to cover 100% of their cost under Medicare part B [Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled]), regardless of the code billed for a diagnosis as a result of a test, or for the removal of tissue or other procedure furnished...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 3, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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March 3, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) |