Bill99th CongressFiled Jan 3, 1985Social Welfare
H.R. 435
A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide more adequate coverage of the services of mental health specialists under the medicare supplemental benefits program and under medicaid programs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 1985)
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include "mental health specialist" within the definition of the term "physician." Provides for the coverage of services of mental health specialists under title XIX (Medicaid) of such Act.
What just happenedFeb 26, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Feb 26, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 7, 1985CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 3, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House