S 3977
118th Congress
Senate
Health
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mar 19, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
This bill prohibits payment under Medicare for a prosthesis, custom-fabricated orthosis, or off-the-shelf orthotics that is delivered via a drop shipment (i.e., shipped to an individual who does not have training in how to properly fit or care for the device). It also specifically allows for payment of replacements of custom-fitted devices.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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