A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act. It amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses and their replacements following the surgical removal of a breast. Currently, the Medicare program provides coverage for custom fabricated prostheses for other lost body parts, but denies claims for custom fabricated breast prostheses as not medically necessary. The bill requires Medicare to cover these custom fabricated breast prostheses starting on the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The bill directly provides Medicare coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses and their replacements following mastectomies.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill expands Medicare coverage to include custom fabricated breast prostheses and replacements after surgical removal of the breast.
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Older women reliant on Medicare will gain access to coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Coverage for Custom Fabricated Breast Prostheses: Section 2(a) amends the Social Security Act to add coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following the surgical removal of a breast, including the replacement of such prostheses. This is a positive outcome because it gives individuals a viable option to restore a lost breast without having to undergo surgical breast reconstruction.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill directly provides Medicare coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses and their replacements following mastectomies. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older women reliant on Medicare will gain access to coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The legislation helps address disparities where minority women are disproportionately impacted by a lack of prosthetic coverage options. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The legislation helps address disparities where minority women are disproportionately impacted by a lack of prosthetic coverage options.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands Medicare coverage to include custom fabricated breast prostheses and replacements after surgical removal of the breast. Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill ensures equitable prosthetic coverage for women following mastectomies, addressing a historical disparity in Medicare coverage. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill's findings note that minority women are disproportionately disadvantaged by the lack of access to custom fabricated prosthetic breasts.
- 11/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/29/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida