Part of AABCP’s core mission state is to Foster Awareness and Defend against the erosion of post mastectomy fitter standards of care and breast cancer survivor benefits. With that in mind, AABCP keeps a diligent eye on state and federal legislation that would strip professional services and benefits.
United States House of Representatives
H.R. 3183: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1990: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care, to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
H.R. 469: Comprehensive Breast Reconstruction Act of 2021
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for health coverage of nipple-areolar complex tattooing in connection with reconstructive surgery following mastectomy and to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend coverage of certain breast reconstructive services following mastectomy under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
United States Senate
S. 1312: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer and for other purposes.
S. 2533: Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act
A bill to improve mammography services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
S. 2051: Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act of 2021
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy. (H.R. 3087)