HR 4296
104th Congress
House
Health
Breast cancer
Commerce
Consumer education
Health insurance
Hospital care
Standards
Surgery
Women
Women's health
Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 1996
Introduced: September 28, 1996
Introduced by:
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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