Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 22, 2021Health
S. 1315
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
FiledFiled
CommitteeComm.
PassedFloor
Both ChambersBoth
Became LawLaw
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 22, 2021)
Lymphedema Treatment Act
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of (1) standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema, and (2) other devices determined to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema.
What just happenedApr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
74 cosponsors44 D28 R2 I
74cosponsors1committees2actions1related bills4subjects
- Introduced in SenateApr 22, 2021
- Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate