HR 4772
115th Congress
House
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for clarification under the Medicare program about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics.
Introduced: January 11, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 11, 2018
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.
Jan 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill specifically includes off-the-shelf orthotics that require minimal self-adjustment by the patient as covered services under Medicare.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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