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H.R. 5539 (107th)

Medicare Medication Therapy Management Services Coverage Act of 2002

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Introduced

2 October 2002

Last action

8 October 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

19 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Medicare Medication Therapy Management Services Coverage Act of 2002 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of medication therapy management services for certain patients at high risk for potential medication problems, including: (1) beneficiaries taking multiple medications; (2) beneficiaries with complex or chronic medical conditions; and (3) individuals receiving medication for the treatment of asthma or diabetes, lipid reducing medication, anti-coagulation medication, or medication for other chronic diseases the Secretary may specify.

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Timeline

  1. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 October 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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