SENATE 2051117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 6/15/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-15Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2021-06-15Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-06-15 (00)
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).
Cosponsors (3)
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Subjects
- Cancer
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medicare
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Women's health
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