HR 1608
114th Congress
House
Health
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Medicare
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Introduced: March 25, 2015
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 7, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 27, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2015
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.
Mar 25, 2015
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Lymphedema Treatment Act
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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