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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2103| Senate 
| Updated: 11/8/2017
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to the shingles vaccine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.
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Timeline
Nov 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 10, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4297
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • November 8, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 8, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 10, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4297
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-4297: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes.
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2103| Senate 
| Updated: 11/8/2017
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to the shingles vaccine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.
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Timeline
Nov 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Nov 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 10, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4297
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • November 8, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 8, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • November 10, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4297
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4297: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide information regarding vaccines for seniors as part of the Medicare & You handbook and to ensure that the treatment of cost sharing for vaccines under Medicare part D is consistent with the treatment of vaccines under Medicare part B, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careImmunology and vaccinationMedicareMinority healthNeurological disordersPrescription drugs