Senate Bill 497
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 2, 2017
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Bill Number
497
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115
Policy Area
Health
Health
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Maria Cantwell
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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.)
March 2, 2017
03/02/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
03/02/2017
Introduced in Senate
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