HR 2226 · 97th Congress · Health

A bill to amend section 402 of the Social Security Amendments of 1967 to provide for demonstration projects for provision of preventive health services to the elderly.

Introduced 1981-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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.(1981-03-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for demonstration projects (in at least three States, including a rural area) for the provision of preventive health services to the elderly through traveling health care practitioners (other than a physician). Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the results of the demonstration projects.…

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Cosponsors (11)

10 Democrats1 Independent