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S.2556: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 29, 2021
Bill Summary
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act This bill revises payment rules and establishes several requirements relating to coverage of orthotics and prosthetics under Medicare. Specifically, the bill requires suppliers of orthotics and prosthetics to meet certain standards with respect to licensure and accreditation, physical facilities, and liability insurance. Orthotists and prosthetists may also issue written orders for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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July 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Warner (D-Va.) |