United States · Bill · S
S. 497 (115th)
Lymphedema Treatment Act
Introduced
2 March 2017
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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5 December 2025
Summary
Lymphedema Treatment Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 March 2017
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 March 2017
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 2 March 2017
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/497
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/s/497