Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women's Lives Act of 2001

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 258 Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women's Lives Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 11:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 258

Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women's Lives Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend coverage of screening pap smears and screening pelvic exams to annual examinations regardless of whether a woman is of childbearing age or at high-risk.

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Current Status of Bill S 258

Bill S 258 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2001. Bill S 258 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2001. Bill S 258's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 6, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 258

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 258

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cervical cancer

- Medical screening

- Medical tests

- Medicare

- Pelvic inflammatory disease

- Social Welfare

- Standards

- Women

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 258

Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women's Lives Act of 2001

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the medicare program of annual screening pap smear and screening pelvic exams.

Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women's Lives Act of 2001