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US HR5818

US HR5818
Medicare IVIG Access Enhancement Act of 2023


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Introduced
09/28/2023
In Committee
09/29/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 09/29/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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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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