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S. 2218 (107th)

Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002

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Introduced

22 April 2002

Last action

22 April 2002 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, to provide coverage for kidney disease education services furnished, upon the managing physician's referral, to an individual with kidney disease who will require dialysis or a kidney transplant. Requires such services to: (1) impart comprehensive information regarding management, prevention, and options regarding treatment of kidney disease; and (2) ensure that such individuals have the opportunity to participate actively in the choice of therapy.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 2002

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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