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H.R. 5437

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Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2006
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Committee
Latest Action · June 5, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
May 19, 2006
Sponsor
Rep. E. ShawR
Cosponsors (6)
3D 3R
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Medicare Early Detection of Cancer Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) extend the eligibility period for a "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination from six months to one year; and (2) eliminate the 20% coinsurance for screening mammography and colorectal cancer screening tests.

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