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  • H. R. 8220 — To clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:247

    H.R. 8220 aims to ensure that occupational therapy is covered under the Medicare program, particularly when it comes to treating substance use and mental health disorders. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide education and outreach to...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8220 wants to make sure that people who need help with their daily tasks because of mental health or substance problems can get this help paid for by Medicare, and it also wants to make sure everyone knows how this works.

  • S. 5502 — To ensure continued access to diabetes technology upon Medicare enrollment, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,410

    The bill titled "Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services (DIABETES) Act" aims to improve access to diabetes technology and education for Medicare enrollees. It calls for better recognition and reimbursement of essential...

    Simple Explanation

    The DIABETES Act wants to make sure that people who get Medicare can easily get the special tools and training they need to take care of their diabetes. It's like helping everyone with diabetes have the same good stuff to stay healthy without extra fuss or big costs.