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H.R.1456: Medicare Mental Health Improvement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced April 6, 1995
- Latest Major Action April 24, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Medicare Mental Health Improvement Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) include under Medicare coverage inpatient hospital services for up to 60 days during a year when furnished primarily for the diagnosis or treatment of mental illness or substance abuse; (2) require patient payment for services rendered beyond such limit; and (3) make such changes effective on January 1, 1996 (with exceptions and transition...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| April 6, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |