S 3819 · 109th Congress · Health
Strengthening the Safety Net Act of 2006
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8832-8833)(2006-08-03)
Plain Language Summary
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Strengthening the Safety Act of 2006 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for the redistribution and extended availability of unexpended Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) allotments. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award demonstration grants to health access networks to improve access, quality, and continuity of care for uninsured individuals through better coordination of care.…
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Cosponsors (5)
4 Democrats1 Republican