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H.R. 2969: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011

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H.R. 2969: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011

112th Congress · introduced 2011-09-20 · Health · Latest: Referred for a period ending not later than September 26, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Health, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2011-09-20 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
  4. Where it stands now: Referred for a period ending not later than September 26, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Health, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011

Plain summary

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011 - 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.

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Official text

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] · 127 cosponsors

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Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), James A. Himes (D-CT), Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), Gary C. Peters (D-MI), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Jim Costa (D-CA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA) and 67 more.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong112-hr2969 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112