Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-1948House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 29, 2019

Summary

Lymphedema Treatment Act of 2019 This bill includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered 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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Latest companion bill action

S-518: Lymphedema Treatment Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    House of Representatives

  2. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    House of Representatives

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    House of Representatives