S 1588 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for the payment of out of hospital prescription drugs, eyeglasses, hearing aids and dentures.

Introduced 1977-05-24· Sponsored by Sen. Durkin, John A. [D-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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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 Finance.(1977-05-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand the coverage of medical services under that Title to include out-of-hospital prescription drugs, eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures.…

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