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S.1315: Lymphedema Treatment Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
74 (44 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 28 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of (1) standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema, and (2) other devices determined to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 22, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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April 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |