United States · Bill · S
S. 2218 (107th)
Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002
Introduced
22 April 2002
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 April 2002
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 April 2002
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 22 April 2002
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2218
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/s/2218