HR 3087 · 117th Congress · Health

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act

Introduced 2021-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]· 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.(2021-05-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans