House
Jul 20, 2011To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for timely access to post-mastectomy items under Medicare.
Summary
Official
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.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(7/13/11)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
BS
Mr. Sutton
(D) OH – 13
Cosponsors (1)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 20, 2011