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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to durable medical equipment, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 5, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 5, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2487-2488)
Mar 5, 1993
Introduced in Senate
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise procedures under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) with regard to durable medical equipment, including requirements for: (1) national standards and supplier numbers for suppliers of medical equipment and supplies; (2) standardized certificates of medical necessity and uniform national coverage and utilization review criteria for certain medical equipment and supplies; (3) limited Medicare beneficiary liability for items and services for which payment is prohibited by reason of a supplier's failure to meet such national standards or lack of a valid supplier number; (4) the treatment of nebulizers and aspirators as miscellaneous items of durable medical equipment; and (5) payment of ostomy supplies, tracheostomy supplies, urologicals, surgical dressings, and other medical supplies.

Amends SSA title XI to modify anti-kickback provisions.

Provides for a freeze under Medicare part B in reasonable charges for parenteral and enteral nutrients, supplies, and equipment during 1994.

Requires the Comptroller General to study and report to the Congress on: (1) services and supplies furnished to Medicare-eligible nursing facility residents; and (2) changes made to descriptions relating to codes for medical equipment and supplies.

What's happening now March 5, 1993

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 516: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to durable medical equipment, and for other purposes.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-S-516/
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"S. 516: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to durable medical equipment, and for other purposes.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-S-516/.
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S. 516, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-S-516/.
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