S. 497 · 115th Congress
Lymphedema Treatment Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maria Cantwell
- Introduced
- 2017-03-02
- Latest action
- 2017-03-02 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Lymphedema Treatment Act
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover certain lymphedema compression treatment items as 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.)