Congress: 111th

Sponsor: Representative Matsui, Doris O. (03/26/2009)

Committees: House - Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means

Description: 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.

Lastest Action: 03/30/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)

Official: H.R.1765 -- 111th Congress