S 2590 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for dental care, eyeglasses, and hearing aids under the part B supplementary medical insurance program.

Introduced 1980-04-22· Sponsored by Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH]· 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.(1980-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment, under the supplementary medical insurance program, for dental care including dentures, eye examinations including eyeglasses, and hearing aids including examination.…

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