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- H.R.475
H.R.475: Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Patient Protection Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 6, 1993
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Patient Protection Act of 1993 - (Sec. 2) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate no more than five regional carriers nationwide to process all claims for durable medical equipment (DME). Prohibits a supplier from presenting a claim for payment unless such claim is presented to the appropriate carrier (i.e., the carrier having...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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See H.R.2264.
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| Jan. 6, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Leon E. Panetta (D-Calif.) |