HR 4479 · 106th Congress · Health
To provide for coverage of augmentative communication devices under the Medicare Program.
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(2000-06-05)
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Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate a national coverage determination under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act in order to mandate Medicare coverage of augmentative communication devices (also known as alternative communication devices) for individuals with a severe speech disability.…
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Cosponsors (11)
9 Democrats2 Republicans