US SB1186 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6201)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-04 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6201)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in-the-home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. Deems such devices to be durable medical equipment (DME) if they are used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic, vocational, or community activities.
Title
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009
Sponsors
Sen. Jeff Bingaman [D-NM] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Tom Harkin [D-IA] | Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-06-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6201) | |
2009-06-04 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6201) |
Same As/Similar To
HB3184 (Related) 2009-07-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/1186/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s1186/BILLS-111s1186is.pdf |