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109th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3677
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 17, 2006
Mr. Bingaman (for himself, Mr. Santorum, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Harkin, and Mr. Lieberman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
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.