United States · Bill · S
S. 3977 (118th)
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Introduced
19 March 2024
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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31 July 2024
Summary
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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 March 2024
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 March 2024
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 19 March 2024
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3977
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/s/3977