HR 284 · 114th Congress · Health
Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2015
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2015-03-17)
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Medicar e DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from accepting a bid from an entity for an area unless it: (1) meets state licensure requirements for the area for all items in the submitted bid for a product category, and (2) has obtained a bid surety bond of between $50,000 and $100,000 for each such area. Prescribes requirements for the treatment of losing bidders and successful bidders that do not accept a contract.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 284, Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Improvement Act of 2015
Mar 11, 2015As ordered reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on February 26, 2015
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Cosponsors (20)
7 Democrats13 Republicans