To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the expansion of coverage of vaccines under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 6007

Introduced

Nov 17, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Health Health care coverage and access Immunology and vaccination Medicare

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Summary

This bill expands Medicare coverage of vaccines to include any vaccine for adults that is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Currently, Medicare covers vaccines for influenza, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19.

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Nov 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2021

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 17, 2021

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