S.1446: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for increased use of HIV screening tests under the Medicaid program.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced July 14, 2009
  • Latest Major Action July 14, 2009

Bill Summary

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make quarterly payments to states with Medicaid plans for 90% of their expenditures for routine HIV screening services.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 14, 2009

Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

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