H.R. 3730 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the non-application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs and accessories.
H.R. 3730 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Sep 11, 2017, sponsored by Lee M. Zeldin with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 11, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit the application of Medicare competitive acquisition rates to complex, rehabilitative, manual wheelchairs and accessories. (A competitive bidding program has replaced the use of established fee schedule amounts to determine payments under Medicare for certain durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lee M. Zeldin (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 62 Democrats, 61 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 11, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Sep 15, 2017)
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