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S. 518

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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
February 14, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Maria CantwellD
Cosponsors (71)
42D 27R
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Lymphedema Treatment Act 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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