HR 5145 · 95th Congress · Health

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 1977-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for prescription drugs under the supplementary medical insurance program.…

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