HR 13066 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to limit civil liability of health care providers for damages arising in connection with health care treatment paid for under the Social Security Act to the extent that such damages include the cost of health care services for which payment may be made under that Act.

Introduced 1978-06-09· Sponsored by Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1978-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XI, Part A (General Provisions) of the Social Security Act to exclude from the civil liability of any health care practitioner or provider of health care services under any law of the United States, of any State, or of any political subdivision thereof, in any action for damages arising out of care or treatment for which payment has been made (in whole or in part) under the Social Security Act, costs incurred or anticipated for health care services for which payment may be made under this Act.…

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