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- H.R.1370
H.R.1370: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (32 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 26, 2019
Bill Summary
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 27, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |