H.R. 2499 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost-Saving Act of 2011
H.R. 2499 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jul 12, 2011, sponsored by Larry Kissell with 92 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 92
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Lymphedema Diagnosis and Treatment Cost Savings Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend coverage to lymphedema diagnosis and treatment services. including lymphedema compression treatment items.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Larry Kissell (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 77 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 20, 2011)
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