Proposal:Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 2051
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of the breast (i.e., a mastectomy), including replacements of such prostheses. Currently, Medicare covers surgically implanted breast prostheses, as well as some external breast prostheses (e.g., post-surgical bras).

Bill Title

Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-06-15: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• 2021-06-15: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.