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- H.R.1705
H.R.1705: Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced April 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (8 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rehabilitative Therapy Parity for Military Beneficiaries Act - Allows rehabilitative authority provided for beneficiaries under the Department of Defense (DOD) TRICARE program (a DOD managed care program) to include therapeutic exercises or activities included in the authorized plan of care of the individual receiving such therapy. Allows such activities or exercises to further include therapies provided on a horse, balance board, ball,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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| April 24, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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| April 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas) |