United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4479 (106th)
To provide for coverage of augmentative communication devices under the Medicare Program.
Introduced
17 May 2000
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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3 June 2026
Summary
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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 May 2000
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 May 2000
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 May 2000
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/4479
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hr/4479