Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 31, 2017Health
H.R. 774
Medicaid Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Nonprescription Drugs Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 31, 2017)
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to eliminate restrictions on state Medicaid program coverage of nonprescription drugs for tobacco cessation. Under current law, a state Medicaid program may exclude from coverage, or otherwise restrict, such drugs, except for those recommended to pregnant women.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2017
- Feb 3, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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