H.R. 2902: Maternal CARE Act
Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat · NC
Bill Progress
Latest Action · May 22, 2019
Assigned to Subcommittee on Health. for review
HR2902 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
May 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
About the Sponsor
Alma Adams
Democrat, North Carolina's 12th congressional district · 12 years in Congress
Committees: Agriculture, Education and Workforce
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Cosponsors (44)
This bill has 44 cosponsors: 33 Democrats, 11 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 26 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, and 23 more.
Julia Brownley
Democrat · CA
Adrian Smith
Republican · NE
Gabe Evans
Republican · CO
Gabe Vasquez
Democrat · NM
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democrat · FL
Juan Ciscomani
Republican · AZ
Steve Cohen
Democrat · TN
Jill Tokuda
Democrat · HI
Donald Davis
Democrat · NC
Debbie Dingell
Democrat · MI
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY
Marilyn Strickland
Democrat · WA
What laws does H.R. 2902 change?
2 changes
Sections Amended
Section 1861 of Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x)
adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(nnn) Respiratory Therapist Services
Section 1804 of Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b-2)
adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) The notice provided under subsection (a) shall include-- ``(1) a description of-- ``(A) the 36-month rental period for supplemental oxygen equipment under section 1834(a)(5)(F); ``(B) the right of a beneficiary to discuss their prescription for supplemental oxygen equipment with their prescribing physician or practitioner; and ``(C) any cost sharing requirements for supplemental oxygen equipment, supplies, and services under this title and the termination of such requirements when a beneficiary refuses or discontinues supplemental oxygen therapy; and ``(2) information on the internal and external grievance processes of suppliers of oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services under this title (as well as how to contact Medicare through a hotline or beneficiary ombudsman), including the right of a beneficiary to file, personally or through a representative of the beneficiary's choosing, an internal or external grievance without retaliation or denial of services from a supplier
H.R. 2902 Quick Facts
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Health
- Introduced
- May 22, 2019
Assigned to Subcommittee on Health. for review
May 22, 2019
H.R. 2902 Bill Text
“To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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