Proposal:Lymphedema Treatment Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 518
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Lymphedema Treatment Act

This bill includes certain lymphedema compression treatment items as covered durable medical equipment under Medicare. (Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling that is caused when the lymphatic system is damaged or blocked.)

Bill Title

Lymphedema Treatment Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-02-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• 2019-02-14: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.