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H.R.3183: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
240 (189 Democrats, 51 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act This bill expedites payment of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and eligibility for Medicare coverage for those with metastatic breast cancer (i.e., breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body). Specifically, the bill eliminates the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits and the subsequent 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 13, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) |