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H.R.1101: Midwifery Care Access and Reimbursement Equity Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 23, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (34 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Midwifery Care Access and Reimbursement Equity Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of and payment for certified midwife services. (Currently only certified nurse-midwife services are covered.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 13, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) |