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Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:28 AM
Congressional Summary of S 2051
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
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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Current Status of Bill S 2051
Bill S 2051 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill S 2051 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2021. Bill S 2051's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 15, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2051
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2051
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cancer
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medicare
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2051
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy.
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
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