A bill to make individuals suffering from acquired immunity deficiency syndrome (AIDS) eligible for coverage under the medicare program.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 3, 1983)
Provides coverage under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and makes eligible to enroll under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII any individual suffering from acquired immunity deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to meet expenses related to such coverage.
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow the income tax deduction for a business' group health plan expenses if the plan differentiates in benefits provided to individuals with AIDS.
What just happenedMay 11, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- May 11, 1983CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 4, 1983CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - May 3, 1983IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - May 3, 1983IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 3, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 3, 1983IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House