S 323 · 113th Congress 2013–2015, ended

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013

Introduced Feb 13, 2013 Originated Senate Sponsor Richard J. Durbin D-IL

Fact sheet

Latest action · Feb 13, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715)

Progress

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  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 2013
  2. Passed SenateNot reached
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.

Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug coverage, every individual whose insurance benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) have ended by reason of a kidney transplant or the end of any requirement for a regular course of dialysis.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine a monthly premium rate for such individuals equal to 35% of the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over. Prescribes a formula for detemination of a government contribution to such a premium.

Cosponsors 18

Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 13, 2013 to Jul 16, 2014, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-MSThad CochranOriginalFeb 13, 2013
D-CTRichard BlumenthalMar 7, 2013
D-MTJon TesterMar 12, 2013
D-LAMary L. LandrieuApr 9, 2013
D-IATom HarkinApr 24, 2013
D-NMTom UdallMay 7, 2013
R-MSRoger F. WickerMay 9, 2013
D-NYKirsten E. GillibrandMay 22, 2013
D-RISheldon WhitehouseMay 22, 2013
D-NCKay R. HaganJun 27, 2013
R-MORoy BluntJul 9, 2013
I-MEAngus S. King Jr.Jul 17, 2013
D-MAElizabeth WarrenJul 17, 2013
D-NYCharles E. SchumerAug 1, 2013
D-NHJeanne ShaheenAug 1, 2013
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Actions 3

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Feb 13, 2013Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 13, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S715)
  3. Feb 13, 2013Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S714)

Related bills 2

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
HR 1325Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013Related billApr 10, 2013
HR 1428Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2013Related billApr 22, 2013

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.

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  1. Feb 13, 2013Introduced in Senate

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