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HI SR118
Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Donovan Cruz
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AI Summary
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Requests that the United States Congress support passage of H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2021
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H.R. 4803 would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for acupuncturist services
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Cites National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health studies showing acupuncture is safe and effective for treating musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, and addiction issues when performed by trained practitioners
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Notes that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a national coverage determination in January 2020 to cover acupuncture services for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic lower back pain
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Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, U.S. House Speaker, and Hawaii's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Requesting That The United States Congress Support The Passage Of H.r. 4803, The Acupuncture For Our Seniors Act Of 2021, Which Would Amend Title Xviii Of The Social Security Act Provide Coverage For Acupuncturist Services Under The Medicare Program.
Congress
Last Action
The committee on HTH deferred the measure.
3/23/2022