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S.741: Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 12, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (9 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 12, 2019
Bill Summary
Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019 This bill requires 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 medications that are (1) approved by the Food and Drug Administration; (2) medically necessary for the cancer treatment; and (3) clinically appropriate in terms of type, frequency, extent...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tina Smith (D-Minn.) |