S 241 · 98th Congress · Health

Medical Facility Dependent Care Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-01-27· Sponsored by Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL]· 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: Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, GAO, OMB.(1983-02-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medical Facility Dependent Care Act of 1983 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants and provide technical assistance to medical facilities for dependent care services. Gives priority to those facilities providing infant care (three and under) or care for other dependents 24 hours a day seven days a week. States that: (1) the Federal share of such costs shall be 75 percent; and (2) the non-Federal share may be provided in cash or services and equipment. Authorizes grants to medical facilities to establish dependent care information clearinghouses and referral networks. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through FY 1986.…

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