Bill118th CongressFiled Mar 19, 2024Health
S. 3977
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 19, 2024)
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
This bill prohibits payment under Medicare for a prosthesis, custom-fabricated orthosis, or off-the-shelf orthotics that is delivered via a drop shipment (i.e., shipped to an individual who does not have training in how to properly fit or care for the device). It also specifically allows for payment of replacements of custom-fitted devices.
What just happenedMar 19, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA](D-VA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 19, 2024
- Mar 19, 2024IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate