S 3719 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that podiatrists shall be treated as "physicians" for certification and related purposes under the medicare program, and to provide coverage under the supplementary medical insurance program for the cutting and removal of warts; to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists' services as physicians' services for the purposes of the medical assistance program authorized by that title.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1976-08-03)
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Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that podiatrists shall be treated as physicians for certification and related purposes under the Medicare program. Provides coverage under the supplementary medical insurance program for the cutting and removal of warts. Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists' services as physicans' services for the purposes of the medical assistance program authorized by that title.…
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