Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 118.djvu/2461

 118 STAT. 2431 PUBLIC LAW 108–427—NOV. 30, 2004 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5213: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 150 (2004): Oct. 6, 7, considered and passed House. Nov. 16, considered and passed Senate. SEC. 4. STUDY BY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ON MEDI CARE AND MEDICAID COVERAGE STANDARDS. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the coverage standards that, under the programs under titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act (commonly known as Medicare and Medicaid, respectively), apply to patients with inflammatory bowel disease for the following thera pies: (1) Parenteral nutrition. (2) Enteral nutrition formula. (3) Medically necessary food products. (4) Ostomy supplies. (5) Therapies approved by the Food and Drug Administra tion for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. (b) CONTENT.—The study under subsection (a) shall take into account the appropriate outpatient or home health care delivery settings. (c) REPORT.—Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the findings of the study under subsection (a). SEC. 5. STUDY BY GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE INVOLVING DISABILITY INSURANCE. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of the problems patients encounter when applying for disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act. The study shall include recommendations for improving the application process for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. (b) REPORT.—Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report describing the findings of the study under subsection (a). Approved November 30, 2004.

�