S 3507 · 95th Congress · Health

A Bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 3-day prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of extended care services.

Introduced 1978-09-20· Sponsored by Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME]· 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.(1978-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the requirement that prior hospitalization is necessary before receiving extended care services under the Medicare program.…

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