S 1114
108th Congress
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Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2003
Introduced: May 22, 2003
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2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 22, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide coverage for kidney disease education services furnished upon the managing physician's referral to an individual with kidney disease who will require dialysis or a kidney transplant. Requires such services to impart comprehensive information regarding management, prevention, and options for treatment of kidney disease, and to ensure that such individuals have the opportunity to participate actively in the choice of therapy.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1