Reconstructive Surgery Act of 2002

To require health insurance coverage for certain reconstructive surgery.

Subjects

Health

Summary

Reconstructive Surgery Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require a group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group health insurance coverage in connection with a plan providing surgical coverage to provide coverage for reconstructive surgery.

Provides similar coverage for reconstructive surgery offered by a health insurance issuer in the individual market. Sets forth related provisions with respect to collective bargaining agreements.

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Legislative Actions

2002-06-18
Introduced in House
2002-06-18
Introduced in House
2002-06-18
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2002-06-18
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2002-06-18
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
2002-07-11
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4522)
2002-07-16
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2002-10-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

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