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Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 1996

Introduced: September 28, 1996 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Sep 30, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1860)
Sep 28, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sep 28, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 1996 - Requires health plans that provide medical and surgical benefits for the treatment of breast cancer to ensure that inpatient coverage is provided for a minimum of 48 hours after a mastectomy, and 24 hours after a lymph node disection, except where the attending physician and patient determine that a shorter period is appropriate.

Prohibits health plans from modifying the terms and conditions of coverage based on an enrollee's determination to request less than the minimum coverage required.

Prescribes appropriate health plan notice requirements regarding required coverage.

What's happening now October 4, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Independent 1
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Sep 28, 1996
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 28, 1996
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 28, 1996
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Sep 28, 1996
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Sep 28, 1996
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