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Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

USA116th CongressS-4503| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act This bill revises payment rules and establishes several requirements relating to coverage of orthotics and prosthetics under Medicare. Specifically, the bill requires suppliers of orthotics and prosthetics to meet certain standards with respect to licensure and accreditation, physical facilities, and liability insurance. Orthotists and prosthetists may also issue written orders for commercial purposes that meet specified standards; such orders must be signed by the treating physician. The bill also prohibits payment under Medicare for certain prosthetics and orthotics that are delivered via drop shipment (i.e., direct shipment to a beneficiary who has not received corresponding patient care from a health care practitioner).
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Timeline
Nov 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5262
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • November 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5262
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5262: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
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Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

USA116th CongressS-4503| Senate 
| Updated: 8/6/2020
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act This bill revises payment rules and establishes several requirements relating to coverage of orthotics and prosthetics under Medicare. Specifically, the bill requires suppliers of orthotics and prosthetics to meet certain standards with respect to licensure and accreditation, physical facilities, and liability insurance. Orthotists and prosthetists may also issue written orders for commercial purposes that meet specified standards; such orders must be signed by the treating physician. The bill also prohibits payment under Medicare for certain prosthetics and orthotics that are delivered via drop shipment (i.e., direct shipment to a beneficiary who has not received corresponding patient care from a health care practitioner).
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Timeline
Nov 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5262
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Aug 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Aug 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • November 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5262
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • August 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5262: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health information and medical recordsHealth technology, devices, suppliesLicensing and registrationsMedicare