H.R.1765 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for the furnishing of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in a patient's home for the treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases and to cover certain disposable pumps as durable medical equipment in place of non-disposable pumps under the Medicare Program.

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  • Official: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for the furnishing of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in a patient's home for the treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases and to cover certain disposable pumps as durable medical equipment in place of non-disposable pumps under the Medicare Program. as introduced.

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3/26/2009--Introduced.Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) authorize Medicare coverage of and payment for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) administered in the home; and (2) Medicare coverage of disposable pumps for administration of a drug to treat colorectal

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3/26/2009--Introduced.Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to:
(1) authorize Medicare coverage of and payment for intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) administered in the home; and
(2) Medicare coverage of disposable pumps for administration of a drug to treat colorectal cancer in certain cases.

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