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S.1779: Medicare Indian Health Fairness Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Oct. 23, 2003
- Latest Major Action Oct. 23, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Medicare Indian Health Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) authorize reimbursement for all Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) services furnished by certain Indian health facilities; (2) require Medicare providers to charge no more than Medicare rates for inpatient hospital services provided to Indians who are eligible for contract health services from the Indian Health Service,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Oct. 23, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) |