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- H.R.1761
H.R.1761: HELLPP Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 25, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
123 (80 Democrats, 43 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act or HELLPP Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to include podiatrists as physicians in order to cover their services under the Medicaid program. Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to revise requirements for coverage of therapeutic shoes for individuals with diabetes regarding the processes of: (1) documentation by a physician of, and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 26, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 25, 2013 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| April 25, 2013 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| April 25, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Lee Terry (R-Neb.) |