H.R. 6196 would amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of individuals receiving a heart transplant.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiAmends title II (Old Age, Survivors and beDisability Insurance) of the firstSocial Security Act to provideprescribe special rules for Medicare coverage of individuals receiving a detailed summary of the bill!)heart transplant.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/5/2008:6/9/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the CommitteeSubcommittee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Health.
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== Points in Favor ==

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