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- H.R.1542
H.R.1542: Medicare Diabetic Eye Exam Benefit Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 22, 1999
- Latest Major Action May 6, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Medicare Diabetic Eye Exam Benefit Act of 1999 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of screening retinal eye examinations for diagnosed diabetics under the care of a managing physician who certifies that such examinations are needed under a comprehensive plan of care. Waives the applicable deductible for such new benefit.
(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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| April 22, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |