HR 2358 · 99th Congress · Health
Health Services Amendments of 1985
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EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.2418.(1985-05-15)
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Health Services Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide care and treatment without charge to any person suffering from Hansen's disease (leprosy). Repeals the authority for medical examinations of seamen and longshoremen. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1988 for: (1) the National Health Service Corps; (2) primary care block grants; and (3) adolescent family life demonstration projects. Eliminates the limit on fees for clinical laboratory licenses. Repeals specified health planning provisions. Expands the scope of primary care block grants to include migrant health, family planning, and health services for miners. Requires that States provide a specified minimum share in FY 1986 and 1987 for: (1) voluntary family planning services and the training of family planning personnel; and (2) health services for migratory and seasonal workers and their families. Revises certain application and reporting provisions for States receiving primary care block grants. Eliminates existing Federal programs for: (1) family planning services; (2) primary health care programs; (3) migrant health centers; and (4) community health centers. Amends the Federal Mine Safety …
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