Bills About Health Sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

Sen. Cardin sponsored 95 bills about health in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Dec. 15, 2020 S.5018 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program supporting trauma center violence intervention and violence prevention programs, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 18, 2020 S.4919 A bill to provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the potential benefits on population health outcomes of incorporating into the Federal legislative process tools that measure the impacts of proposed legislation (including in areas outside of health care) on health and health disparities, and for other purposes. 6
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov. 17, 2020 S.RES.776 A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2020, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 18
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7045; text: CR S7040-7041)
May 20, 2020 S.RES.591 A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. 17
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2559; text: CR S2555-2556)
Sept. 12, 2019 S.RES.312 A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 17
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5482-5483; text: CR S5478)
June 13, 2019 S.1861 A bill to provide for the treatment of a pharmacy counter refusal as a coverage determination under Medicare part D. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 5, 2019 S.1725 A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 5
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 23, 2019 S.1676 A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 6, 2019 S.RES.190 A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2019, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. 16
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2655-2656; text: CR S2649)
Jan. 3, 2019 S.3 A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 3, 2019 S.22 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program. 4
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 12, 2018 S.RES.625 A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 15
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/12/2018 S6146-6146)
Aug. 23, 2018 S.3384 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the enhanced FMAP for certain Medicaid health homes for individuals with substance use disorders. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug. 23, 2018 S.3383 A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project to increase substance use provider capacity under the Medicaid program. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 24, 2018 S.RES.529 A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2018, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. 14
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2942-2943; text: CR S2940)
May 22, 2018 S.2892 A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 28, 2017 S.1890 A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6225; text of measure as introduced: CR S6225-6227)
Sept. 14, 2017 S.RES.258 A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 9
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5748; consideration: CR S5747-5748; text: CR S5747-5748)
June 29, 2017 S.1511 A bill to bring stability to the individual insurance market, make insurance coverage more affordable, lower prescription drug prices, and improve Medicaid. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 27, 2017 S.977 A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit and complete the comprehensive assessment under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620)
April 7, 2017 S.RES.128 A resolution designating April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month". 1
All Republicans
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 1, 2017 S.253 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. 37
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S596-597; text of measure as introduced: CR S597)
Dec. 10, 2016 S.3548 A bill to continue the Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration project. 3
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 14, 2016 S.RES.559 A resolution designating the week of September 12, 2016, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 10
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5727; text as passed Senate: CR S5725)
May 25, 2016 S.RES.477 A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2016, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. 5
All Democrats
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3227-3228; text as passed Senate: CR S3176)
Feb. 25, 2016 S.2586 A bill to require States to report elevated blood lead levels to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb. 26, 2015 S.599 A bill to extend and expand the Medicaid emergency psychiatric demonstration project. 14
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 114-97.
Dec. 8, 2015 S.2364 A bill to permit occupational therapists to conduct the initial assessment visit under a Medicare home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8495-8496; text of measure as introduced: CR S8496)
Aug. 5, 2015 S.RES.245 A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2015, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 16
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2015 S.1349 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require hospitals to provide certain notifications to individuals classified by such hospitals under observation status rather than admitted as inpatients of such hospitals. 2
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
April 23, 2015 S.1079 A bill to amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve coverage for colorectal screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. 1
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2403; text of measure as introduced: CR S2403-2405)
Feb. 26, 2015 S.598 A bill to improve the understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease, and for other purposes. 10
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1166; text of measure as introduced: CR S1166-1168)
Feb. 24, 2015 S.539 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. 36
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1076-1077; text of measure as introduced: CR S1077)
July 31, 2014 S.RES.532 A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2014, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 14
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed: CR S5234-5235)
April 29, 2014 S.RES.428 A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2014, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States, such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. 2
All Democrats
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2524; text as passed Senate: CR S2475)
Sept. 25, 2013 S.RES.258 A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2013. 2
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901; text as passed Senate: CR 9/24/2013 S6893-6894)
Sept. 10, 2013 S.1493 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of dispensing techniques that foster efficiency and reduce wasteful dispensing of outpatient prescription drugs in long-term care facilities. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 31, 2013 S.RES.208 A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2013, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week". 7
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6138; text as passed Senate: CR S6132)
June 21, 2013 S.RES.182 A resolution congratulating the American Dental Hygienists' Association on the 100th anniversary of the profession of dental hygiene and commending its work to improve the oral health of the people of the United States. 6
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4985; text as passed Senate: CR S4984-4985)
May 16, 2013 S.RES.145 A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2013 to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. 1
All Democrats
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text as passed Senate: CR S3532)
March 20, 2013 S.623 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the continued access of Medicare beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services. 22
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
March 19, 2013 S.608 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve coverage for colorectal screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance coverage, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 14, 2013 S.367 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. 33
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 22, 2012 S.RES.586 A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month, 2012. 2
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6679-6684; text as passed Senate: CR 9/21/2012 S6683; text of measure as introduced: CR 9/21/2012 S6634)
July 24, 2012 S.RES.528 A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the preeminent organization representing podiatric medicine and surgery, celebrating its achievements, and encouraging the association to continue providing guidance on foot and ankle health issues to the people of the United States and of the world. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318-5319; text as passed Senate: CR S5318-5319; text of measure as introduced: CR S5308-5309)
April 25, 2012 S.2347 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the continued access of Medicare beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services. 22
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 23, 2011 S.RES.276 A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month of 2011. 2
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5934-5936; text as passed Senate: CR S5934; text of measure as introduced: CR S5950)
May 17, 2011 S.RES.187 A resolution supporting national minority health awareness in order to bring attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations such as American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders. 2
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3061-3062; text as passed Senate: CR S3061-3062; text of measure as introduced: CR S3060)
April 14, 2011 S.829 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps. 22
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov. 18, 2010 S.RES.685 A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of sickle cell disease by Dr. James B. Herrick. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8107-8108; text as passed Senate: CR S8108; text of measure as introduced: CR S8066)
July 30, 2010 S.RES.602 A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2010. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6543-6544; text as passed Senate: CR S6543-6544; text of measure as introduced: CR S6553-6554)
March 4, 2010 S.RES.434 A resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver. 4
Bipartisan
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1129-1131; text as passed Senate: CR S1129-1130; text of measure as introduced: CR S1182)
Oct. 1, 2009 S.RES.299 A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2009. 1
All Republicans
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10077; text as passed Senate: CR S10077; text of measure as introduced: CR S10068)
July 30, 2009 S.1548 A bill to improve research, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, conditions, and injuries, to conduct a longitudinal study on aging, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
July 23, 2009 S.1511 A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve awareness and access to colorectal cancer screening tests under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
June 25, 2009 S.1384 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a senior housing facility plan option under the Medicare Advantage program. 2
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb. 25, 2009 S.CON.RES.8 A concurrent resolution expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver. 4
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
July 31, 2008 S.RES.640 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be an increased Federal commitment to public health and the prevention of diseases and injuries for all people in the United States. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7976-7977)
May 22, 2008 S.3064 A bill to establish a multi-faceted approach to improve access and eliminate disparities in oral health care. 1
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sept. 27, 2007 S.2115 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend for 6 months the eligibility period for the "Welcome to Medicare" physical examination and to provide for the coverage and waiver of cost-sharing for preventive services under the Medicare program. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
July 30, 2007 S.1899 A bill to require every American to have health insurance coverage. 0
All Democrats
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10722)
May 24, 2007 S.1519 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a transition to a new voluntary quality reporting program for physicians and other health professionals. 2
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
April 19, 2007 S.1164 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. 21
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan. 4, 2007 S.137 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide additional beneficiary protections. 0
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S134-135)
Jan. 31, 2006 H.R.4665 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for an offset from the Medicaid clawback for State emergency prescription drug expenditures for Medicare dual-eligible individuals. 73
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 30, 2005 H.R.3151 To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of benzodiazepines from required coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program. 23
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 2005 H.R.2487 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide additional beneficiary protections. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 19, 2004 H.R.5400 To provide for reimbursement of enrollees in the Medicare PPO Demonstration Project for expenses inappropriately incurred in being provided coverage through out-of-network providers. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
June 24, 2004 H.R.4681 To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and maintain an Internet website that is designed to allow consumers to compare the usual and customary prices for covered outpatient drugs sold by retail pharmacies that participate in the Medicaid Program for each postal Zip Code, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 20, 2004 H.R.3702 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to provide additional beneficiary protections. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 11, 2003 H.R.2423 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit physicians and other health care practitioners from charging a membership or other incidental fee (or requiring purchase of other items or services) as a prerequisite for the provision of an item or service to a Medicare beneficiary. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 5, 2003 H.R.2361 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive the part B late enrollment penalty for military retirees who enroll by December 31, 2004, and to provide a special part B enrollment period for such retirees. 26
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 25, 2003 H.R.1422 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. 82
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan. 7, 2003 H.R.26 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise and improve payments to providers of services under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
July 25, 2002 H.R.5219 To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a chronic disease prescription drug benefit and for coverage of disease management services under the Medicare Program. 2
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 16, 2002 H.R.4752 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit physicians and other health care practitioners from charging a membership or other incidental fee (or requiring purchase of other items or services) as a prerequisite for the provision of an item or service to a Medicare beneficiary. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 8, 2002 H.R.3710 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit under the Medicare Program. 70
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 14, 2001 H.R.2178 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for comprehensive financing for graduate medical education. 17
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
May 2, 2001 H.R.1674 To assure access under group health plans and health insurance coverage to covered emergency medical services. 57
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
June 6, 2001 H.R.2073 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive the part B late enrollment penalty for military retirees who enroll by December 31, 2002, and to provide a special part B enrollment period for such retirees. 51
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 13, 1999 H.R.1796 To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a chronic disease prescription drug benefit under the Medicare Program. 13
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
March 23, 1999 H.R.1224 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for comprehensive financing for graduate medical education. 12
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Oct. 20, 1998 H.R.4862 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to guarantee that Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans offering prescription drug coverage have access to a Medigap policy that offers similar prescription drug coverage in the event the Medicare+Choice plan terminates service in the area in which the beneficiary resides. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Oct. 8, 1998 H.R.4739 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for comprehensive financing for graduate medical education. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
March 17, 1998 H.R.3469 To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide for external appeals in the case of adverse determinations involving experimental treatment, significant costs, or a serious medical condition. 9
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Feb. 25, 1998 H.R.3259 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify that any restrictions on private contracts for Medicare beneficiaries do not apply to non-covered services. 41
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Feb. 4, 1997 H.R.521 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make certain changes to hospice care under the Medicare program. 128
Bipartisan
See H.R.2015.
Feb. 25, 1997 H.R.815 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to assure access to emergency medical services under group health plans, health insurance coverage, and the Medicare and Medicaid programs. 242
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
June 25, 1996 H.R.3714 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make certain changes to hospice care under the Medicare program. 79
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Dec. 13, 1995 H.R.2777 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of preventive benefits under part B of the Medicare Program. 36
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
July 11, 1995 H.R.2011 To assure equitable coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans. 154
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Feb. 13, 1995 H.R.922 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of colorectal screening under part B of the medicare program. 71
Bipartisan
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
April 12, 1994 H.R.4167 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of colorectal screening under part B of the medicare program. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb. 17, 1993 H.R.942 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit separate payment to be made under part B of the medicare program for the interpretation of electrocardiograms performed during an office visit. 37
Bipartisan
See H.R.2264.
March 18, 1993 H.R.1398 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide for health insurance coverage for workers and the public in a manner that contains the costs of health care in the United States. 0 See H.R.2264.
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