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- H.CON.RES.62
H.CON.RES.62: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the guaranteed coverage of chiropractic services under the Medicare+Choice program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 18, 1999
- Latest Major Action April 7, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
91 (54 Democrats, 1 Independent, 37 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that : (1) treatment by means of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation is a unique chiropractic service which Congress recognizes as a Medicare (title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA)) part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) benefit; (2) it is the unequivocal intent of Congress to ensure that every Medicare+Choice beneficiary under SSA title XVIII part C has access to all services...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| March 18, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara L. Cubin (R-Wyo.) |