To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare Program of oral drugs to reduce serum phosphate levels in patients with end-stage renal disease.

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Bill Number

HR 3246

Introduced

Nov 7, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Drug therapy Health Kidney diseases Medicare Phosphates Social Welfare

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for Medicare coverage of oral drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration and prescribed to reduce serum phosphate levels in individuals with end stage renal disease.

Actions

Nov 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 7, 2001

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.
Nov 7, 2001

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