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H.R.1409: Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
175 (90 Democrats, 85 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Cancer Drug Coverage Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require group and individual health plans that cover anticancer medications administered by a health care provider to provide no less favorable cost sharing for patient-administered anticancer medications. This requirement applies to medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration that is prescribed based on a finding by the treating physician that the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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March 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) |