H.R. 3184 · 111th Congress
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Langevin
- Introduced
- 2009-07-13
- Latest action
- 2009-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Independent Living Act of 2009 - 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.