S 3977 · 118th Congress · Health

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Introduced 2024-03-19· Sponsored by Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2024-03-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans