S 1989 · 97th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide medicare coverage under part A for alcoholism treatment services, and to provide payment for such services on a charge basis.

Introduced 1981-12-16· Sponsored by Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]· 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: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department.(1981-12-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for alcoholism treatment services. Provides that payment for such services shall be 75 percent of the lesser of: (1) the actual charge for the service; or (2) a charge limitation amount to be determined as specified in this Act.…

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

Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]WA
Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]LA