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

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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

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prescribe special rules for Medicare coverage of individuals receiving a heart transplant.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/5/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee 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.

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