S. 518 · 116th Congress
Lymphedema Treatment Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maria Cantwell
- Introduced
- 2019-02-14
- Latest action
- 2019-02-14 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.)