H.R. 3864 (101st): Rose Kushner Medicare Screening Mammography Act of 1990

Introduced:
Jan 23, 1990 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mary Oakar [D-OH20]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 23, 1990, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 23, 1990
Cosponsors
68 cosponsors (57D, 11R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of annual screening mammography under part B of the medicare program.

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1/23/1990--Introduced.
Rose Kushner Medicare Screening Mammography Act of 1990 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover screening mammographies for women over age 34 at a frequency which varies on the basis of a woman's age and risk of developing breast cancer. Finances such coverage by increasing the Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) premium.

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