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- H.R.1074
H.R.1074: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for uniform coverage under part B of the medicare program of blood-testing strips for individuals with diabetes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 28, 1995
- Latest Major Action July 30, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
215 (154 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 59 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends part B (Supplemental Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include within Medicare coverage the use of blood-testing strips for individuals with Type I or II diabetes. Requires such strips to be included within a payment methodology covering inexpensive and routinely purchased equipment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 28, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Elizabeth Furse (D-Ore.) |