HR 5721 · 110th Congress · Health

Strengthening the Safety Net Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-04-08· Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(2008-04-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Strengthening the Safety Net Act of 2008 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to establish a disproportionate share hospital (DSH) redistribution pool from unexpended Medicaid DSH allotments to fund an increase in allotments for low DSH states. 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 by such networks.…

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Cosponsors (13)

5 Democrats8 Republicans