Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 14, 2019Health
S. 518
Lymphedema Treatment Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 14, 2019)
Lymphedema Treatment Act
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 happenedFeb 14, 2019
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 SenateFeb 14, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate