H.R. 3251 would amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage, as supplies associated with the injection of insulin, of home needle removal, decontamination and disposal devices and the disposal of needles and syringes through a sharps-by-mail or similar program under part D of the Medicare Program.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inMedicare Safe Needle Disposal Coverage Act of 2007 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to editcover as a part D drug any devices approved for home use by the wikiFood and beDrug Administration (FDA) for the first to provide a detailed summarysafe and effective removal, decontamination, and disposal of needles and the bill!)disposal of needles and syringes through a sharps-by-mail or similar program as medically appropriate based on volume of usage.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/31/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.
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