HR 5996 · 94th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that payment may be made thereunder for emergency hospital services (and related services) furnished outside the United States to a qualified individual whose principal residence is within the United States, without regard to where the emergency occurred, subject to certain limitation in cases where the hospital involved does not agree to comply with specified requirements.

Introduced 1975-04-15· Sponsored by Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1975-04-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that payment may be made under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for emergency hospital services (and related services) furnished outside the United States to a qualified individual whose principal residence is within the United States, without regard to where the emergency occurred. States that in cases where the hospital involved does not agree to comply with specified requirements, such payment shall be limited to $100 per day.…

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