HR 421 · 105th Congress · Health

Medicaid Mammography Coverage Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-01-09· Sponsored by Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(1997-01-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicaid Mammography Coverage Act of 1997 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide Medicaid coverage of screening mammographies for women aged 35 and older. Varies the permissible frequency of such covered tests on the basis of a woman's age and her risk of developing breast cancer. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to periodically review and revise permissible frequencies of such tests. Makes such coverage mandatory. Prohibits imposition of charges against beneficiaries for such services. Provides for a 100 percent Federal match for screening mammography services.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat