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- H.R.5536
H.R.5536: SMART Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 11, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (28 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy Act or the SMART Act This bill modifies the application of a certain Medicare payment methodology for outpatient physical therapy services and outpatient occupational therapy services that are furnished by a therapy assistant. Under current law, effective January 1, 2022, payment for such services is 85% of the otherwise applicable rate. The bill delays this effective date by one year...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 11, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |