HR 1765 · 111th Congress · Health
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for the furnishing of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in a patient's home for the treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases and to cover certain disposable pumps as durable medical equipment in place of non-disposable pumps under the Medicare Program.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2009-03-30)
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) authorize Medicare coverage of and payment for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) administered in the home; and (2) Medicare coverage of disposable pumps for administration of a drug to treat colorectal cancer in certain cases.…
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Cosponsors (7)
6 Democrats1 Republican