Section 1 Clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics
In general— Section 1847(a)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–3(a)(2)(C)) is amended—
by inserting “furnished to a patient” after “section 1861(s)(9)”;
by inserting “by that patient (and not by any other person)” after “minimal self-adjustment”; and
by striking “to fit to the individual” and inserting “to fit to that patient”.
Inclusion in medical and other health services— Section 1861(s)(9) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(9)) is amended—
by striking “leg, arm” and inserting “(A) leg, arm”;
in subparagraph (A), as added by paragraph (1), by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting “; and”; and
by adding the following new subparagraph:
“(B) off-the-shelf orthotics (as defined in section 1847(a)(2)(C)).”
Effective date— The amendments made by this section shall take effect on April 1, 2007, and apply to items and services furnished on or after such date.