HR 3826 · 111th Congress · Health

Tele-Care Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-15· Sponsored by Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]· 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.(2009-10-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tele-Care Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of unscheduled physician telephone services by a licensed health care practitioner, subject to certain requirements. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program to test the effectiveness of such coverage.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican
Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]CA
Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]FL