S 2538 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to provide for competitive bidding for the purchase of certain items under their Medicaid plans.

Introduced 1980-04-03· Sponsored by Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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.(1980-04-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to permit a State, under certain circumstances, to purchase, either through a competitive bidding process or otherwise: (1) laboratory and X-ray services; (2) family planning supplies; (3) prescription drugs; (4) dentures; (5) prosthetic devices; or (6) eyeglasses.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat