S 1008 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for inclusion of the services of licensed registered nurses under medicare and medicaid.

Introduced 1979-04-25· Sponsored by Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-04-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include as "medical and other health services" for which coverage will be provided under Medicare, and as "medical assistance" for which coverage will be provided under Medicaid, health care services furnished by registered professional nurses which are within the scope of their practices as defined by State law.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats