Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 28, 2019)
Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019
This bill includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered 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 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2019
- Mar 29, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 28, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ways and Means CommitteeHealth Subcommittee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Ways and Means Committee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E366)
- Mar 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 28, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House