US SB323 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients. Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug coverage, every individual whose insurance benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) have ended by reason of a kidney transplant or the end of any requirement for a regular course of dialysis. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine a monthly premium rate for such individuals equal to 35% of the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over. Prescribes a formula for detemination of a government contribution to such a premium.
Title
Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013
Sponsors
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] |
Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Thad Cochran [R-MS] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Kay Hagan [D-NC] |
Sen. Tom Harkin [D-IA] | Sen. Angus King [I-ME] | Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] | Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] |
Sen. Charles Schumer [D-NY] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT] | Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] |
Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-02-13 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715) |
2013-02-13 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S714) |
Same As/Similar To
HB1325 (Related) 2013-04-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB1428 (Same As) 2013-04-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB1428 (Same As) 2013-04-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/323/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s323/BILLS-113s323is.pdf |