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- H.R.2575
H.R.2575: Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (22 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prosthetic and Custom Orthotic Parity Act of 2009 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to require a group health plan that provides medical and surgical benefits as well as benefits for prosthetic devices and components and orthotic devices to offer such prosthetic and orthotic coverage in the same manner as applicable to medical and surgical benefits. Prohibits separate financial requirements or more...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.) |