S 1071 · 95th Congress · Health

Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Protection Act

Introduced 1977-03-21· Sponsored by Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources.(1977-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Protection Act - Title I: Comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Protection Benefits - Entitles an eligible child under this Act to receive from his health services provider all health care services related to the diagnosis and treatment of any disease, injury, or disability as well as any other health care services necessary for the adequate protection, maintenance, or restoration of his mental and physical health. Specifies that women eligible under this title shall be provided all health care service related to the diagnosis and treatment of pregnancy, disease or injury during pregnancy which could threaten the healthy development of the unborn child; and any injury, disability, or disease relating to or resulting from pregnancy that occurs during the 12 weeks immediately following the termination of a pregnancy, including but not limited to the mental well-being of the woman. Sets forth requirements for participating providers. Establishes guidelines for the method and amount of payment to providers. Establishes in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare a Maternal and Child Health Protection Board to be composed of five members…

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