Home Health Informed Consumers Act of 1987
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 1, 1987)
Home Health Informed Consumers Act of 1987 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the publication, distribution, and periodic revision of a booklet informing current and potential consumers of home health services regarding Medicare coverage of such services. Requires that such booklet include a description of the: (1) process for the review and appeal of coverage denials; and (2) guidelines applied in determining whether an individual is homebound and whether he or she needs skilled nursing care on an intermittent basis. Requires that such booklet be published and distributed within one year of this Act's enactment.
What just happenedApr 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 9, 1987CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Apr 6, 1987CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 1, 1987IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Apr 1, 1987IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 1, 1987IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 1, 1987IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House