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Introduced
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
In Committee
02/14/2019
02/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment. This bill includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment. Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by damage or blockage to the lymphatic system. The bill includes items such as compression garments, bandaging systems, and other compression devices prescribed by a healthcare provider as covered under Medicare, effective January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (72)
Maria Cantwell (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Roy Blunt (R),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Josh Hawley (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
Doug Jones (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
James Lankford (R),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Martha McSally (R),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Jerry Moran (R),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
David Perdue (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/518/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s518/BILLS-116s518is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s518/BILLS-116s518is.pdf.pdf |
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