S 3677
109th Congress
Senate
Health
Disabled
Home care services
Long-term care
Medical supplies
Medicare
Self-help devices for the disabled
Social Welfare
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006
Introduced: July 17, 2006
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 17, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7631)
Jul 17, 2006
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in-the-home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. Deems such devices to be durable medical equipment (DME) if they are used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic, vocational, or community activities.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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