H.R. 4479 — To provide for coverage of augmentative communication devices under the Medicare Program.

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Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate a national coverage determination under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act in order to mandate Medicare coverage of augmentative communication devices (also known as alternative communication devices) for individuals with a severe speech disability.

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2000-05-17
Introduced in House
2000-05-17
Introduced in House
2000-05-17
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E752-753)
2000-05-17
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2000-05-17
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2000-05-17
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2000-06-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2000-06-05
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

To provide for coverage of augmentative communication devices under the Medicare Program.

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