Lymphedema Treatment Act

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Bill Number

HR 1608

Introduced

Mar 25, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Health Health technology, devices, supplies Immunology and vaccination Medicare

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Summary

Lymphedema Treatment Act

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as 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.)

Actions

Apr 7, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 27, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 25, 2015

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.
Mar 25, 2015

Introduced in House

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