S. 1315 · 117th Congress
Lymphedema Treatment Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maria Cantwell
- Introduced
- 2021-04-22
- Latest action
- 2021-04-22 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Lymphedema Treatment Act
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of lymphedema compression treatment items. Specifically, the bill provides for coverage of (1) standard and custom fitted gradient compression garments that are prescribed by a physician or other specified health care professional to treat lymphedema, and (2) other devices determined to be effective in the prevention or treatment of lymphedema.