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H.R. 5513

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Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2006
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Committee
Latest Action · June 5, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
May 25, 2006
Cosponsors (84)
52D 31R
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Home Oxygen Patient Protection Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to restore Medicare treatment of ownership of oxygen equipment that existed prior to the enactment of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Repeals: (1) the limitation of Medicare payment to the supplier for such equipment (including portable oxygen equipment) to 36 months of continuous use; and (2) the requirement that the equipment supplier transfer title to the individual at the end of such period, with payments continuing at specified monthly rates.

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