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Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:22 PM
Congressional Summary of S 3353
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
This bill indefinitely extends Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for individuals who do not have other coverage. Under current law, Medicare coverage is limited to 36 months following a transplant.
Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation, including any related program integrity issues.
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Current Status of Bill S 3353
Bill S 3353 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill S 3353 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2020. Bill S 3353's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 27, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3353
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
25Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
15Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3353
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Digestive and metabolic diseases
- Drug therapy
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medicare
- Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
- Prescription drugs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3353
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3353
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