S. 2425 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act
S. 2425 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 18, 2015, sponsored by Rob Portman with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 18, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-115
What it does
Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act (Sec. 2) This bill temporarily exempts from certain Medicare payment adjustments wheelchair accessories and seat and back cushions furnished in connection with Group 3 complex rehabilitative power wheelchairs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rob Portman (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 18, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2015
- Became lawDec 28, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-115. (Dec 28, 2015)
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Other Health bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 2: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015
- S. 971: Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015
- S. 984: Steve Gleason Act of 2015
- H.R. 876: NOTICE Act
- S. 139: Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015
- H.R. 1624: Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act
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- S. 799: Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015
- S. 599: Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act
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