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S.486: Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (14 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Beneficiary Access to Complex Rehab Technology Act of 2017 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |