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S.853: Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act of 2003
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 10, 2003
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2003
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for a gradual reduction of copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services under the Medicare program (from 50 percent to the standard 20 percent) by 2009.
(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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| April 10, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) |