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S. 406Became Law

Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 2000

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 15, 1999)

Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under titles XVIII (Medicare) or XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act or from any other third party payor.

Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit annual reports on the program to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.

What just happenedNov 1, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-417.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
7 cosponsors2 D5 R
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  1. Nov 1, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-417.

  2. Nov 1, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-417.

  3. Nov 1, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 1, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 17, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 17, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9957-9958)

  9. Oct 17, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9957-9958)

  10. Oct 17, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 406.

  11. Oct 17, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9957-9959)

  12. Oct 17, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Calvert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Sep 6, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 480.

  14. Sep 6, 2000DischargeH12300

    Committee on Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Sep 6, 2000Committee5500

    Committee on Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Sep 6, 2000DischargeH12300

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  17. Sep 6, 2000Committee5500

    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  18. Sep 6, 2000IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 6, 2000.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Sep 6, 2000IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Ways and Means Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 6, 2000.

    Ways and Means Committee
  20. Sep 6, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-818, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Sep 6, 2000Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-818, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Apr 5, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Apr 5, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Oct 6, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  25. Sep 20, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  26. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Ways and Means Committee
  28. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  29. Sep 17, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Sep 17, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  31. Sep 17, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  32. Sep 15, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10959-10960)

  33. Sep 15, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10959-10960)

  34. Sep 15, 1999Floor

    The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10959-10960; text: CR S10959-10960)

  35. Sep 8, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 272.

  36. Sep 8, 1999Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-152.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  37. Sep 8, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-152.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  38. Aug 4, 1999Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-204.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  39. Aug 4, 1999Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  40. Feb 10, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  41. Feb 10, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1429)

  42. Feb 10, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 15, 199935
Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under titles XVIII (Medicare) or XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act or from any other third party payor.

Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit annual reports on the program to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 8, 199901
Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under titles XVIII (Medicare) or XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act or from any other third party payor.

Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit annual reports on the program to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.

Introduced in SenateFeb 10, 199900

Alaska Native and American Indian Direct Reimbursement Act of 1999 - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program under which Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native health organizations that contract or compact for the operation of a hospital or clinic of the Indian Health Service may directly bill for, and receive payment for, health care services provided by such hospital or clinic for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid or from any other third party payor.

Requires participating hospitals and clinics to submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services quarterly reports on the program during the first two years of participation and annual reports thereafter.

Provides for: (1) application to the Secretary by an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or Alaska Native health organization for participation of a Service facility in the program (the demonstration program was limited to four facilities); (2) the ongoing examination and implementation of necessary administrative changes to facilitate direct billing and reimbursement under the program; and (3) withdrawal from participation in the program.