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S.3677: Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 17, 2006
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in-the-home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. Deems such devices to be durable medical equipment (DME) if they are used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic, vocational, or community activities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| July 17, 2006 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |