H.R. 1038 would amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the shingles vaccine under the Medicare Program.
Detailed Summary
Shingles Prevention Act - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of the shingles vaccine and its administration.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 2/12/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.
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