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S.1914: Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Oct. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Access to Diabetes Supplies Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to modify provisions relating to Medicare's competitive acquisition program (through which rates are set through a competitive bidding program rather than by an established fee schedule) with respect to diabetic testing strips. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to: use specified...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Warner (D-Va.) |