HR 7572 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include prescription drugs, hearing aids, and eyeglasses (and related examinations), and dentures among the items and services for which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Introduced 1977-06-02· Sponsored by Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1977-06-02)

Plain Language Summary

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

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