To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for the furnishing of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in a patient's home for the treatment of primary immune deficiency diseases and to cover certain disposable pumps as durable medical equipment in place of non-disposable pumps under the Medicare Program.

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1. 2009-03-26

   Introduced in House

2. 2009-03-26

   Introduced in House

3. 2009-03-26

   Referred to House Energy and Commerce

4. 2009-03-26

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

5. 2009-03-26

   Referred to House Ways and Means

6. 2009-03-30

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.