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H.R.1809: Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 29, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (33 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007 - 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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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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 29, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Langevin (D-R.I.) |