H.R. 4109 (101st): Medicare Screening Benefit Improvement Act of 1990

Introduced:
Feb 27, 1990 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rodney Chandler [R-WA8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on February 27, 1990, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Feb 27, 1990
Cosponsors
15 cosponsors (8R, 7D) (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 screening mammography and colon-rectal screening examinations under part B of the medicare program.

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2/27/1990--Introduced.
Medicare Screening Benefit Improvement Act of 1990 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover screening mammographies for women age 35 and older at a frequency which varies on the basis of a woman's age and risk of developing breast cancer. Covers colon-rectal screening examinations for individuals age 50 and older at a frequency which varies on the basis of the screening procedure used. Finances such coverage by increasing the Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) premium.

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