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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy. 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).
AI Summary
This bill, the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act, would amend the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast). Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses and some external breast prostheses, but not custom fabricated prostheses, which can be an important option for women who have undergone mastectomy. The bill also includes findings on the prevalence of breast cancer and mastectomies in the United States, and notes that the lack of Medicare coverage for custom fabricated prostheses has led to limited coverage by private insurers as well.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/562/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s562/BILLS-116s562is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s562/BILLS-116s562is.pdf.pdf |
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