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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

USA118th CongressS-3069| Senate 
| Updated: 10/18/2023
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance 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

S 116-562
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2051
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
Oct 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Oct 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4779
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-562
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2051
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021


  • October 18, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 18, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4779
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4779: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act
CancerHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedicareSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

USA118th CongressS-3069| Senate 
| Updated: 10/18/2023
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).
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-562
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2051
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
Oct 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Oct 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4779
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-562
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2051
    Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021


  • October 18, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 18, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4779
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4779: 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