US SB497 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-22-2)
Status: Introduced on March 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 2 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-03-02 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
Title
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-02 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB930 (Same As) 2017-02-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/497/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s497/BILLS-115s497is.pdf |
