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S. 2459: Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 25, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jul 25, 2023

This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of Medicare payment differentials for such services in rural areas.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Thomas Carper D-DE SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jul 25, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Thomas Carper.
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  1. Jul 25, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Jul 25, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.