H.R. 2291 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate coinsurance for screening mammography and colorectal cancer screening tests in order to promote the early detection of cancer.
Detailed Summary
Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 20% coinsurance for screening mammography and colorectal cancer screening tests.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2009: 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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