A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities which give emergency treatment to certain undocumented aliens and alien commuter workers.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 22, 1986)
Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse physicians and medical facilities for emergency medical treatment (including any required in the course of labor and childbirth) which: (1) is rendered to an undocumented alien or an alien commuter worker who cannot pay for such service; and (2) is not reimbursable under any other public assistance program or private insurance plan.
What just happenedJul 30, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 30, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 22, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 22, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 22, 1986IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House