S. 3353

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Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020

Introduced 2/27/2020•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2/27/2020 • Senate

Summary

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2020

This bill indefinitely extends Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients for individuals who do not have other coverage. Under current law, Medicare coverage is limited to 36 months following a transplant.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the bill's implementation, including any related program integrity issues.

Introduced in Senate • 2/27/2020

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Policy Area: Health

Congressional oversightDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug therapyGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careMedicareOrgan and tissue donation and transplantationPrescription drugs