United StatesMedicare would cover custom-made breast prostheses after breast removal
If this bill becomes law, Medicare would include custom-made breast prostheses and replacements in covered care after surgical breast removal.
What it does
If the bill becomes law, Medicare would cover custom-made breast prostheses and replacements after surgical breast removal, for items provided on or after that date.
Argument forPeople with Medicare who have had a breast removed could get help paying for a custom-made breast prosthesis.
Argument againstMedicare could spend more on custom-made breast prostheses and replacements if patients use the coverage.
More detail
Medicare would cover custom-made breast prostheses and replacements. The prostheses must follow surgical removal of a breast. The rule would apply to items and services provided on or after the date the bill becomes law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 29Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 29Referred 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.Introduced
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