HR 3555 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual who is unable to care for his or her personal needs without assistance shall be eligible as a disabled person (even though employable) for the services of a home health aide under the applicable State plan approved under such title.

Introduced 1979-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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.(1979-04-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to qualify an individual who, although employable, is unable to care for his or her personal needs without assistance as a disabled person eligible for the services of a home health aide.…

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