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H.R. 5983

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Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006
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Committee
Latest Action · August 1, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
July 28, 2006
Cosponsors (9)
9D 0R
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Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in-the-home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs. Deems such devices to be durable medical equipment (DME) if they are used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic, vocational, or community activities.

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