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H.R.4727: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay the 15% reduction and to make revisions in the per beneficiary and per visit payment limits on payment for health services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 7, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) with respect to the computation formula for the interim system of limited payments for services provided by home health agencies, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA '97). Creates a new formula for calculation of the agency-specific per beneficiary annual limitation for cost reporting periods beginning on or after October 1, 1998. Revises the rules for new providers...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Commerce
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| Oct. 7, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |