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HR 2969 112th Congress House

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for extended months of Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions.

Introduced: November 18, 2011 See on congress.gov
Health Digestive and metabolic diseasesDrug therapyImmunology and vaccinationMedicare
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Sep 26, 2011
Referred for a period ending not later than September 26, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Health, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.
Sep 26, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 20, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 20, 2011
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 26, 2011

Referred for a period ending not later than September 26, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Health, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.

Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug coverage, every individual whose insurance benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) have ended by reason of a kidney transplant or the end of any requirement for a regular course of dialysis.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine a monthly premium rate for such individuals equal to 35% of the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over. Prescribes a formula for detemination of a government contribution to such a premium.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1454 Identical bill Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 73
All 73 Democratic 25 Republican 8
D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Dec 19, 2012
 R
Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Nov 14, 2012
 R
Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Sep 21, 2012
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Sep 21, 2012
CUMMINGS, ELIJAH
· Sep 19, 2012
Renacci, James
· Sep 11, 2012
 D
Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 18, 2012
HOLDEN, TIM
· Jul 11, 2012
Tsongas, Niki
· Jul 11, 2012
Kissell, Larry
· Jul 9, 2012
Paulsen, Erik
· Jun 28, 2012
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 28, 2012
HINCHEY, MAURICE
· Jun 21, 2012
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jun 21, 2012
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 15, 2012
REYES, SILVESTRE
· Jun 15, 2012
Richardson, Laura
· Jun 15, 2012
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · May 31, 2012
CRENSHAW, ANDER
· May 31, 2012
BONO MACK, MARY
· May 15, 2012
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 15, 2012
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · May 15, 2012
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 15, 2012
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · May 15, 2012
ACKERMAN, GARY
· May 8, 2012
 D
Chu, Judy
California · May 8, 2012
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · May 8, 2012
 R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Apr 27, 2012
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Apr 27, 2012
Meehan, Patrick
· Apr 27, 2012
Miller, Candice
· Apr 27, 2012
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Apr 19, 2012
BACA, JOE
· Apr 16, 2012
TOWNS, EDOLPHUS
· Apr 16, 2012
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 27, 2012
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Mar 19, 2012
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Mar 19, 2012
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 8, 2012
McCotter, Thaddeus
· Mar 8, 2012
GREEN, GENE
· Feb 27, 2012
ROSS, MIKE
· Feb 17, 2012
FILNER, BOB
· Feb 9, 2012
 D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Feb 9, 2012
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jan 27, 2012
Lipinski, Daniel
· Jan 24, 2012
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Dec 20, 2011
PAYNE, DONALD
· Dec 8, 2011
Carnahan, Russ
· Nov 18, 2011
EMERSON, JO
· Nov 18, 2011
Miller, Brad
· Nov 18, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2969: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2969/
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"H.R. 2969: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-2969/.
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