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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-3087| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (20)
Ed Case (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act 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).
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1370
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2051
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1370
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2051
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2051: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

USA117th CongressHR-3087| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act 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).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1370
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2051
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1370
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2051
    Introduced in Senate
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (20)
Ed Case (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2051: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health