HR 4109 · 101th Congress · Health
Medicare Screening Benefit Improvement Act of 1990
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: See H.R.5835.(1990-11-05)
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Medicare Screening Benefit Improvement Act of 1990 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover screening mammographies for women age 35 and older at a frequency which varies on the basis of a woman's age and risk of developing breast cancer. Covers colon-rectal screening examinations for individuals age 50 and older at a frequency which varies on the basis of the screening procedure used. Finances such coverage by increasing the Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) premium.…
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Cosponsors (15)
7 Democrats8 Republicans