I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2863 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2011 Mr. Reichert (for himself and Mr. Pascrell) introduced the following bill; which was 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 A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit physical therapy services to be furnished under the Medicare Program to individuals under the care of a dentist.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Medicare Oral Health Rehabilitative Enhancement Act of 2011.

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Permitting physical therapy to be furnished under the Medicare program under the care of a dentist

(a)

In general

Section 1861(p)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(p)(1)) is amended by inserting (2), after (1),. (b)

Effective date

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