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S.1738: Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 3, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Access Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to temporarily provide for transitional Medicare payment with respect to certain home infusion services furnished on or after January 1, 2019. Under current law, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services is required to establish a permanent payment system with respect to such services furnished on or after January 1, 2021.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Warner (D-Va.) |