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H.R.3229: 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 July 27, 2015
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
146 (58 Democrats, 88 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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 5, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 31, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 27, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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July 27, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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July 27, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) |