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S.2051: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021 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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June 15, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) |