Session 117

HR 4803

Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2021

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Session 117

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Session 117

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This bill, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2021, amends the Medicare program to provide coverage for services furnished by qualified acupuncturists. It defines ‘qualified acupuncturist’ based on state licensure or national certification, and establishes payment rules for these services within the Medicare system. The legislation aims to expand access to acupuncture treatment for Medicare beneficiaries.

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2021-07-29House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2021-07-29House

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.

2021-07-29House

2021-07-29

Introduced in House

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HR 4803

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