Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T10:08:21Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1384 Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 10:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 1384

The Living Donor Protection Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1384, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect individuals who choose to donate organs or tissues for transplantation from discrimination by insurance companies.

The bill aims to prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage or charging higher premiums to living donors based solely on their status as a donor. It also seeks to ensure that living donors are not discriminated against in the workplace or in other areas of their lives due to their decision to donate.

Additionally, the Living Donor Protection Act of 2023 includes provisions to provide financial assistance to living donors for expenses related to the donation process, such as lost wages, travel costs, and medical expenses. This financial assistance is intended to make it easier for individuals to make the selfless decision to donate organs or tissues without facing financial hardship. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to encourage and support living organ and tissue donation by removing barriers and providing protections for donors. By ensuring that donors are not unfairly penalized for their decision to donate, the bill aims to increase the number of life-saving transplants performed in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1384

Living Donor Protection Act of 2023

This bill prohibits certain insurance carriers from discriminating against, and provides other protections for, living organ donors.

Specifically, carriers may not deny, cancel, or otherwise impose conditions on policies for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance based on an individual's status as a living organ donor.

The bill also expressly specifies that recovery from organ-donation surgery constitutes a serious health condition that entitles eligible employees to job-protected medical leave.

In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must update educational materials on living organ donation to include information about the benefits of living organ donation and about access to insurance for living organ donors.

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Current Status of Bill S 1384

Bill S 1384 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1384 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1384's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1384

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1384

Living Donor Protection Act of 2023Living Donor Protection Act of 2023A bill to promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors.A bill to promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors.

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