Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2017Health
S. 497
Lymphedema Treatment Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 2, 2017)
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.)
What just happenedMar 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 2, 2017
- Mar 2, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate