H.R. 1831 (110th): To remove the frequency limitation on Medicare coverage for intermittent catheterization.

Introduced:
Mar 29, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rick Renzi [R-AZ1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on March 29, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Mar 29, 2007
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1R) (show)
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House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Last updated Mar 29, 2007.
2 pages

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3/29/2007--Introduced.
Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in making coverage determinations respecting intermittent catheterization under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, from denying coverage of a replacement catheter on the basis of frequency of use.

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