title: Medicare program; Medicare coverage of hepatitis B vaccine for high and intermediate risk individuals, hemophilla clotting factors and certain X-ray services--HCFA. Final rule.
abstract: This final rule implements section 2323 of Public Law 98-369, the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, which provides Medicare coverage for hepatitis B vaccine for those individuals who are eligible for Medicare and at high or intermediate risk of contracting hepatitis B. This final rule defines those individuals who are at high or intermediate risk of contracting hepatitis B. It also implements section 2324 of Public Law 98-369, which provides coverage for the self-administration of hemophilia clotting factors and the items necessary for their administration to Medicare eligibles. In addition, this final rule clarifies regulations governing Medicare coverage of certain x-ray services.
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000191:economics*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D006278:Medicare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011859:Radiography / Q000191:economics*; D012646:Self Administration / Q000191:economics; D014481:United States