H.R. 1137 · 111th Congress
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Ed Towns
- Introduced
- 2009-02-23
- Latest action
- 2009-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for: (1) access to outpatient occupational and physical therapy services provided incident to a physician's professional services if furnished by an educated or credentialed therapist who does not have a license; and (2) coverage of certified athletic trainer services under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of Medicare, including those provided in rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers.