H.R. 3663 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the date on which the accreditation requirement under the Medicare Program applies to suppliers of durable medical equipment that are pharmacies.
H.R. 3663 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2009, sponsored by Zack Space with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 29, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 111-72
What it does
( This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to postpone until January 1, 2010, the effective date of the requirement that pharmacies, as suppliers of Medicare items and services (including durable medical equipment [DME]), must be accredited by an independent accreditation organization approved by the Secret…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Zack Space (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2009
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2009
- Passed the SenateOct 5, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2009
- Became lawOct 13, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-72. (Oct 13, 2009)
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