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Introduced
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to prescribe exercise for these rehabilitation programs, in addition to physicians. The bill also accelerates the implementation of a provision in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 that expands access to these rehabilitation programs, moving up the effective date from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Shelley Moore Capito (R)*,
John Boozman (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 06/09/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1986/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1986/BILLS-117s1986is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1986/BILLS-117s1986is.pdf.pdf |
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