HR 3973 · 96th Congress · Health
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include the cost of drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1979-05-07)
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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for prescription drugs and biologicals under the supplementary medical insurance program.…
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