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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.

9/26/2007--Introduced.

Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) 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. Deems such devices to be durable medical equipment (DME) if they are used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic, vocational, or community activities.

Latest Actions
  • 09/26/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12155, S12155-12156)
  • 09/26/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12155)
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
S.2103 Introduced in Senate09/30/2007