109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6302
To remove the frequency limitation on Medicare coverage for intermittent
catheterization.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 29, 2006
Mr. RENZI 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 remove the frequency limitation on Medicare coverage for intermittent
catheterization.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REMOVING FREQUENCY LIMITATION ON MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR INTERMITTENT
CATHETERIZATION.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Secretary of Health and Human Services in
making coverage determinations respecting intermittent catheterization under
part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act shall not deny coverage
of a replacement catheter on the basis of frequency of use.
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