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- H.R.729
H.R.729: Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (20 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Demonstration of Coverage for Low Vision Devices Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to commence a project to demonstrate and evaluate the fiscal impact of covering low vision devices under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act in the same or similar manner as coverage is provided for durable medical equipment under such part.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 27, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| Feb. 4, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |