Reconstructive Surgery Act of 2002

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Bill Number

HR 4959

Introduced

Jun 18, 2002

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Employee health benefits Health Health insurance Labor and Employment Plastic surgery

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Summary

Reconstructive Surgery Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require a group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage in connection with a plan providing surgical coverage to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery.

Provides similar coverage for reconstructive surgery offered by a health insurance issuer in the individual market. Sets forth related provisions with respect to collective bargaining agreements.

Actions

Oct 10, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Jul 16, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 11, 2002

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4522)
Jun 18, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
Jun 18, 2002

Introduced in House

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