II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2007 Mr. Bingaman (for himself, Mr. Obama, Mr. Salazar, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Lieberman) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Medicare Independent Living Act of 2007.

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Elimination of in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs

(a)

In general

Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) is amended by inserting or, in the case of a mobility device required by an individual with expected long-term need, used in customary settings for the purpose of normal domestic, vocational, or community activities after 1819(a)(1)). (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items furnished on or after the date of enactment of this Act.