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S.440: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services under the medicaid program.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 17, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (23 Democrats, 1 Independent, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program.
(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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Feb. 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) |