HR 15521 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include the cost of drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Introduced 1976-09-10· Sponsored by Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1976-09-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include the cost of drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under such title.…

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