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H.R.1125: Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 3, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2005
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (33 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide, by a gradual increase in the percentage of expenses considered incurred expenses, for a gradual reduction (from 50% to the standard 20%) by 2011 of copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services under the Medicare program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy and 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.
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March 3, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Strickland (D-Ohio) |