Congress 107 - HR 3092 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand coverage of durable medical equipment to include physician prescribed equipment necessary so unpaid caregivers can effectively and safely care for patients.

Sponsor

Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

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Topics

Caregivers Disabled Families Health Medical supplies Medicare Physicians Social Welfare

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare coverage of durable medical equipment to any equipment that: (1) is prescribed by a physician who is primarily responsible for the ongoing care of the patient; and (2) ensures that an unpaid caregiver can effectively and safely care for the patient.

Actions

Oct 31, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 29, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 11, 2001

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.
Oct 11, 2001

Introduced in House

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