S 3977 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Summary
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.
Sub-Topics: Medicare
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 19, 2024 Last action Mar 19, 2024
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Mar 19, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Mar 19, 2024
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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