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Medicare Prevention Benefit Act of 1993

Introduced: January 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 24, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jan 12, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 5, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E10-11)
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Prevention Benefit Act of 1993 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of: (1) annual screening mammography for women over age 64; (2) colorectal screening; (3) certain immunizations; and (4) well-child care.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish demonstration projects for the coverage of other specified preventive services under Medicare. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to conduct a study to develop a process for the review of Medicare coverage of preventive services.

What's happening now February 24, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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