Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that the reasonable cost of physical, occupational, speech, or other…
Official title: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act for the purpose of improving certain provisions of the medicare program.
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that the reasonable cost of physical, occupational, speech, or other therapy services shall be based on a reasonable rate per unit of service, plus expenses, rather than on a reasonable salary paid for such services. Removes the $100 limitation on "outpatient physical therapy services" furnished to an individual while an inpatient of a hospital or extended care facility.
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