US HB2510 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on July 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Breast Cancer Recovery Improvement Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) to require payment for post-mastectomy external breast prosthesis garments regardless of whether such items are supplied to the beneficiary before or after the mastectomy or other breast cancer surgical procedure. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop policies to ensure appropriate beneficiary access and utilization safeguards for such items.
Title
Breast Cancer Recovery Improvement Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Betty Sutton [D-OH] | Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA] | Rep. Gene Green [D-TX] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2011-07-15 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2011-07-13 | House | Referred to House Ways and Means |
| 2011-07-13 | House | Referred to House Energy and Commerce |
| 2011-07-13 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
Subjects
Cancer
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
Women's health
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
Women's health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2510/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2510/BILLS-112hr2510ih.pdf |
