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.

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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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There are 6 statements associated with H.R.3229.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 5, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 31, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
July 27, 2015
Referred to House Ways and Means
July 27, 2015
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
July 27, 2015

Introduced in the House by Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.)

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