S 603 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide that States may include coverage under medicaid for individuals who perform substantial gainful activity despite a severe medical disability.

Introduced 1979-03-08· Sponsored by Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY]· 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.(1979-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide medical assistance under the Medicaid program for a severely disabled individual, notwithstanding such individual's performance of "substantial gainful activity" as defined under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) of such Act.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans