S. 2990 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins.
Detailed Summary
Medicare IVIG Access Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, upon collection of data and completion of a review, to provide, if appropriate, to physicians and hospitals furnishing intravenous immune globulins (IVIGs), an additional payment for all items related to the furnishing of IVIG in an appropriate amount.
Provides for coverage of IVIG administered in the home.
Makes disposable drug delivery systems, including elastomeric infusion pumps, for the treatment of colorectal cancer, “durable medical equipment” for Medicare pruposes.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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