S 2619 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to provide for access to all duly licensed psychologists and optometrists without prior referral in the Federal employee health benefits program.

Introduced 1973-10-30· Sponsored by Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 9440 passed in lieu.(1974-07-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that if Federal employee health insurance contract benefits include services which may be provided by a licensed psychologist or optometrist, then the employee beneficiary, annuitant or family member covered by such contract shall be free to select such psychologist or optometrist of his or her choice, shall have direct access to the same, without supervision or referral by another health practitioner, and shall be entitled under such contract to have benefits paid to him or on his behalf for such service or services. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 8902)…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat