HR 153 · 97th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include dental care, eye care, and hearing aids among the items and services for which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1981-02-06)

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 and eye care and hearing aids.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]NJ