HR 3890 · 101th Congress · Health

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the period of medicare hospice benefits.

Introduced 1990-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(1990-01-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to create an extension period of hospice care for terminally ill beneficiaries which is to follow the two 90-day periods and the subsequent 30-day period of hospice care coverage currently provided in an individual's lifetime.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24]CA
Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15]IL