I
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5983
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 28, 2006
Mr. Brown of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Markey, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Wexler, Mrs. Davis of California, and Mr. Davis of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend title XVIII 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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Medicare Independent Living Act of
2006
.
Elimination of in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs
In general
Section 1861(n) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) is amended by inserting or,
in the case of a mobility device required by an individual with expected
long-term need, used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic,
vocational, or community activities
after
1819(a)(1))
.
Effective date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items furnished on or after the date of enactment of this Act.