HR 8398 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include drugs requiring a doctors prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the voluntary program of supplementary medical insurance benefits for the aged.

Introduced 1973-06-05· Sponsored by Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1973-06-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Includes drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the voluntary program of supplementary medical insurance benefits for the aged of the Social Security Act.…

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