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S.2196: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 22, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (11 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories. (A competitive bidding program has replaced the use of established fee schedule amounts to determine payments under Medicare for certain durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 22, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Oct. 22, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |