HR 2373
111th Congress
House
Health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2009
Introduced: May 12, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 13, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 12, 2009
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
May 12, 2009
Introduced in House
May 12, 2009
Referred to House Ways and Means
May 12, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Plain-English summary
Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to restore Medicare payment for the rent of oxygen and oxygen equipment.
Repeals the limitation of Medicare payment to the supplier for such equipment (including portable oxygen equipment) to 36 months of continuous use.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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