U.S. Congress - H.R.1041 Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act
H.R.1041 - Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). view all titles (3)
All Bill Titles
- Official: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). as introduced.
- Short: Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act as introduced.
- Short: FIMBA as introduced.
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Official Summary
3/11/2011--Introduced.Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act or FIMBA - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and proOfficial Summary
3/11/2011--Introduced.Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act or FIMBA - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). Rescinds specified unobligated balances of all discretionary appropriations, except those for the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine and identify each account, program, project, and activity to which this rescission and its amount shall apply....Read the Rest
Organizations Supporting H.R.1041
- American Association for Home Care
- ALS Association
- International Ventilator Users Network
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- Brain Injury Association of America
- National Emphysema and COPD Association
- ...and 21 more. See all.
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