Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 1996
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 1996)
Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 1996 - Requires health plans that provide medical and surgical benefits for the treatment of breast cancer to ensure that inpatient coverage is provided for a minimum of 48 hours after a mastectomy, and 24 hours after a lymph node disection, except where the attending physician and patient determine that a shorter period is appropriate.
Prohibits health plans from modifying the terms and conditions of coverage based on an enrollee's determination to request less than the minimum coverage required.
Prescribes appropriate health plan notice requirements regarding required coverage.
What just happenedOct 4, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 1996
- Oct 4, 1996CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Sep 30, 1996IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1860)
- Sep 28, 1996IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 28, 1996IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 1996IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House