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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2051| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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).
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-562
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
May 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3087
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-562
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • May 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3087
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3087: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2051| Senate 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
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).
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-562
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
May 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3087
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-562
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • May 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3087
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3087: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health