H.R. 1765 · 111th Congress
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for the furnishing of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in a patient's home for the treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases and to cover certain disposable pumps as durable medical equipment in place of non-disposable pumps under the Medicare Program.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Doris Matsui
- Introduced
- 2009-03-26
- Latest action
- 2009-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) authorize Medicare coverage of and payment for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) administered in the home; and (2) Medicare coverage of disposable pumps for administration of a drug to treat colorectal cancer in certain cases.