H.R. 6241, The Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008

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H.R. 6241 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used in the patient's home to treat impaired visual function due to acquired brain injury within the definition of durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program.

Detailed Summary

Restorative and Enhanced Vision Access for Medicare Patients (REVAMP) Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover vision restoration therapy devices and associated software used in the patient's home to treat impaired visual function as durable medical equipment (DME).

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/13/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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