HR 510 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title 19 of the Social Security Act to require States to establish ombudsman programs to investigate nursing home complaints and represent consumer interests.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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 Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide that Medicaid payments to a State shall be dependent upon the operation in such State of an ombudsman program empowered to investigate nursing home complaints, inspect nursing homes, and recommend to the State health department license revocation or other disciplinary action against a nursing home.…

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