S 1446 · 102th Congress · Health
Health USA Act of 1991
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(1991-07-11)
Plain Language Summary
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Health USA Act of 1991 - Title I: Universal Eligibility and Enrollment - Declares eligible for health care services and long-term services, under the State program in the State of primary residence, each individual who is a U.S. resident and is a U.S. citizen and national or a lawful resident alien. Provides for enrollment, including requiring coverage of an eligible individual who otherwise is not enrolled in any State. Title II: Benefits and Providers - Lists covered health care services, including hospital care, physician and other professional medical services, tests, drugs, preventive services, mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, hospice care, and post-hospital skilled nursing facility services. Provides for limitations, including those necessary to allocate expenditures in a manner that will optimize improvements in the health and well being of the population. Lists covered long-term care services, including institutional and noninstitutional services and respite care services for the health, social, and personal needs of individuals with limited self-care capabilities in order to promote maximum functional independence. Requires individual needs to be determined by ca…
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