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S. 565 (111th)

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009

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Introduced

10 March 2009

Last action

10 March 2009 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2974)

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2009 - Amends SSA title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) to: (1) continue entitlement to prescription drugs used in immunosuppressive therapy furnished to an individual who receives a kidney transplant for which payment is made under Medicare; and (2) extend Medicare secondary payer requirements for end stage renal disease (ESRD) beneficiaries. Amends title XVIII (Medicare ) of SSA to apply special rules to kidney transplant recipients receiving additional coverage for immunosuppressive drugs. Deems such individual to be enrolled under Medicare part B and makes the individual responsible for the full amount of the applicable premiums. Applies deductible and coinsurance requirements to the provision of such drugs. Amends the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), and the Internal Revenue Code to set forth requirements for group health plans to provide coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2973-2974)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2974)

    Source: IntroReferral

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