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Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

USA117th CongressS-2556| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (6)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4503
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Mar 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4503
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • March 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1990
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1990: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

USA117th CongressS-2556| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4503
Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
Mar 18, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4503
    Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act


  • March 18, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1990
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (6)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1990: Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted