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Introduced
09/28/2023
09/28/2023
In Committee
09/29/2023
09/29/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand coverage of the in-home administration of intravenous immune globulin under the Medicare program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare IVIG Access Enhancement Act of 2023, aims to expand coverage of the in-home administration of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) under the Medicare program. Specifically, it proposes to extend coverage for IVIG administration to individuals with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN), in addition to those with primary immune deficiency diseases. The bill also grants the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to vary the payment amounts for IVIG administration based on whether it is related to the treatment of primary immune deficiency, CIDP, or MMN.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Adrian Smith (R)*,
Don Davis (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/29/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5818/all-info | 09/29/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr5818/BILLS-118hr5818ih.pdf | 11/18/2023 |
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