A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit State medicaid programs to require nominal copayments for basic services provided to categorically needy individuals.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 10, 1981)
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to repeal the provision under which a State is prohibited from charging an enrollment fee, premium, or deduction for inpatient hospital services, outpatient services, laboratory and X-ray services, skilled nursing facility services, certain physicians' services, and home health services to an individual who is eligible for Medicaid and who is receiving aid or assistance under titles I (Old Age and Medical Assistance), X (Aid to the Blind), XIV (Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled), XVI (Supplemental Security Income), or IV part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of such Act. Directs that any charge for any Medicaid benefit provided to any such individual shall be nominal.
What just happenedJun 5, 1981
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 5, 1981CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 11, 1981CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 10, 1981IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 10, 1981IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 1981IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House