H.R. 417 (105th): Medicare Mammography Enhancement Act of 1997

Introduced:
Jan 09, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Barbara Kennelly [D-CT1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 9, 1997, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 09, 1997
Cosponsors
65 cosponsors (54D, 10R, 1I) (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 annual screening mammography and waive deductibles and coinsurance for screening mammography under the Medicare program.

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Last updated Jan 09, 1997.
3 pages

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1/9/1997--Introduced.
Medicare Mammography Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act relating to the authorized provision of annual screening mammographies for women to: (1) prohibit payment for any screening mammography performed for a woman over 49 years of age (currently, women over 49 but under 65) within 11 months after the previous mammography was performed; (2) repeal the disallowance of payment for screening mammography performed for women over 64 within 23 months after the last mammography was performed; and (3) waive any required deductible or coinsurance payments with respect to such mammographies.

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