Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for kidney disease education services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.

Subjects

Health

Summary

Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) 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 impart comprehensive information regarding management, prevention, and options regarding treatment of kidney disease, and to ensure that such individuals have the opportunity to participate actively in the choice of therapy.

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Legislative Actions

2002-02-14
Introduced in House
2002-02-14
Introduced in House
2002-02-14
Referred 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.
2002-02-14
Referred 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.
2002-02-14
Referred 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.
2002-02-15
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E172)
2002-03-05
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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