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 Cosponsors

74 (44 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 28 Republicans)

Bill Version

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
April 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 22, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

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