Healthcare

A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the Administration's proposal to tax employees' health benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the administration should not recommend a tax on employee health benefits in its FY 1984 budget recommendations, and that Congress should not include such proposals in its FY 1984 budget recommendations.

A bill to establish a hydrogen research and development program.

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1982

Title I: Hydrogen Production and Utilization - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the Secretary to send Congress annual reports which include any necessary plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish such program within the Department of Energy. Requires that the areas to be addressed in such program include production, liquefaction, transmission, distribution, storage, and utilization. Requires priority to be given to production techniques that use renewable energy sources as their primary energy sources. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive technology application plan which shall include: (1) the potential applications for the use of hydrogen; (2) technical market and economic readiness assessments for such potential applications; (3) an assessment of Government actions needed to develop such applications; and (4) an analysis of the impact of such applications on domestic energy supplies. Requires the Secretary to consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out this program. Requires the establishment of a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the hydrogen program. Requires the Panel to submit an annual report on the program to the Energy Research Advisory Board which shall subsequently report to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program for the development of a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest practical time. Requires the Administrator to transmit to Congress annual reports which include any necessary modifications with respect to the plan. Requires the Administrator to establish such program within NASA and to prepare and transmit to Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan which shall confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Provides that the research and development program under this title shall include, at a minimum, the development of the systems associated with the production, transportation, storage, and handling of liquid hydrogen for commercial aircraft application. Provides for the Administrator to consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out the program. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator on the programs established by this title. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator on its activities and on the status of such programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

Federal Anti-Tampering Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1982

Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause or attempt to cause injury or death to any person, or injury to any business' reputation, by adulterating a food, drug, cosmetic or other product. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $20,000 if personal injury results, or a prison term of up to life if death results. Establishes a separate offense, with similar penalties, for any person who willfully or maliciously conveys false information concerning an attempt at such adulteration, if injury or death results.

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make unlawful the adulteration of any food, drug, or cosmetic carried out with knowledge that it is probable that the death or injury of a person will be caused by such adulteration.

United States · United States Congress · 9 December 1982

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause injury or death to any person by adulterating a food, drug or cosmetic product. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years if personal injury results, or up to life if death results.

A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to make unlawful the adulteration of food, drugs, and cosmetics carried out for the purpose of causing death or injury.

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1982

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause injury or death to any person, or injury to any business's reputation, by adulterating a food, drug, or cosmetic product. Provides for a prison term of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $100,000 for any person who adulterates a food, drug or cosmetic. Allows for a prison term of up to life and a fine of up to $250,000, if death results from such adulteration.

Federal Anti-Tampering Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 1982

Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal Criminal Code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause bodily injury or death to any person by tampering with any article, product, or commodity which is produced or distributed for human use or consumption. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $20,000 if personal injury results, or a prison term of up to life if death results.

Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 2 December 1982

Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers Act of 1982 - Permits States to establish and regulate reinsurance pools providing three or more qualified pool health options for unemployed individuals. Requires each State reinsurance pool to offer three or more health plan options to any unemployed individual and his family, at a monthly rate which is discounted from the average premium amount. Authorizes the State insurance commissioner or other official having jurisdiction over group health plans to be responsible for establishing and overseeing the operation of the pool. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to certify whether a State reinsurance pool meets all the stipulated requirements. Allows for private reinsurance pools in States which do not establish a State reinsurance pool. Directs the Secretary to carry out the duties of the State insurance commissioner in such instances. Directs the Secretary to establish a Federal pool in States where there is no State or private reinsurance pool. Waives participation in a pool by any group health plan provider which extends coverage under a group plan for covered employees after involuntary termination or layoff, at a level equal to or surpassing the minimum extended coverage required by a qualified pool health plan. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disqualify for income tax deductions an employer's premium payments to any group health plan that does not provide coverage according to this Act. Requires qualifying group health plans to provide for the continuation of health insurance coverage following an employee's involuntary severance. Makes qualified unemployed individuals in States without pool health plans eligible to enroll in the hospital insurance program and in the supplementary medical insurance program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Directs the Secretary to establish expedited enrollment procedures. Provides for conversion from such Social Security coverage to pool health plan coverage.

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning the legal minimum age for drinking and purchasing alcohol.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1982

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the age for drinking and purchasing all alcoholic beverages should be raised to 21 in the District of Columbia and the 35 States where the drinking age is now less than 21.

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish Federal preemption for regulations imposing requirements for tamper-resistant packaging and related labeling for non-prescription drugs.

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1982

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to pre-empt State and local requirements for tamper-resistant packaging and related labeling for non- prescription drugs. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to exempt from such pre-emption State and local requirements that meet specified criteria.

Federal Anti-Tampering Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1982

Federal Anti-Tampering Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a Federal offense to maliciously cause or attempt to cause injury or death to any person, or injury to any business' reputation, by adulterating a food, drug, cosmetic or other product. Provides for a prison term of up to 20 years and a fine of up to $20,000 if personal injury results, or a prison term of up to life if death results. Establishes a separate offense, with similar penalties, for any person who willfully or maliciously conveys false information concerning an attempt at such adulteration, if injury or death results.

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend through March 31, 1983, the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1982

Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend through March 31, 1983, the President's Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning the legal minimum age for drinking and purchasing alcohol.

United States · United States Congress · 30 November 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that the age for drinking and purchasing alcoholic beverages should be raised to 21 in all States where the drinking age is lower.

A bill to restore retirement benefits for Veterans' Administration nurses to the level in effect before the enactment of Public Law 97-72.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Exempts specified registered nurses in the Veterans Administration Department of Medicine and Surgery from certain restrictions on the computation of their retirement annuities.

A joint resolution to designate October 9, 1982, as "Asbestos Victims of America Day".

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Designates October 9, 1982, as Asbestos Victims of America Day.

A resolution expressing the sense of the House that all bottles or containers of any kind which are used in the sale of non-prescription medicines must be packaged with a seal to clearly guarantee that the container has not been tampered with.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1982

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that containers used in the sale of nonprescription drugs must be packaged with a seal to guarantee that the container has not been tampered with.

Medicare Physician Reimbursement Reform Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 30 September 1982

Medicare Physician Reimbursement Reform Act of 1982 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to annually publish a list of all physicians who have entered into an agreement with the Secretary to accept assignment for all Medicare patients he or she treats. Provides a simplified billing procedure for participating physicians (termed cooperating physicians). Provides that cooperating physicians shall be paid a bonus of one dollar for each claim submitted in accordance with the simplified billing procedure.

A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1982, as "National Diabetes Month".

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 1982

Designates November 1982 as National Diabetes Month.

Hydrogen Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1982

Hydrogen Research and Development Act - Title I: Hydrogen Production and Utilization - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest practicable time. Requires the Secretary to send Congress annual reports which include any necessary plan modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish such program within the Department of Energy. Requires that the areas to be addressed in such program include product, liquefaction, transmission, distribution, storage, and utilization. Requires priority to be given to production techniques that use renewable energy sources as their primary energy sources. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Requires the Secretary to prepare a comprehensive technology application plan which shall include: (1) the potential applications for the use of hydrogen; (2) technical market and economic readiness assessments for such potential applications; (3) an assessment of Government actions needed to develop such applications; and (4) an analysis of the impact of such applications on domestic energy supplies. Requires the Secretary to consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out this program. Requires the establishment of a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on the conduct of the hydrogen program. Requires the Panel to submit an annual report on the program to the Energy Research Advisory Board which shall subsequently report to the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title. Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive program management plan for a research and development program for the development of a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest practical time. Requires the Administrator to transmit to Congress annual reports which include any necessary modifications with respect to the plan. Requires the Administrator to establish such program within NASA and to prepare and transmit to Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan which shall confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Provides that the research and development program under this title shall include, at a minimum, the development of the systems associated with the production, transportation, storage, and handling of liquid hydrogen for commercial aircraft application. Provides for the Administrator to consult with other Federal agencies and departments in carrying out the program. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator on the programs established by this title. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator on its activities and on the status of such programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

A bill to appropriate funds for epidemiological and medical research on acquired immune disorders and related opportunistic infections.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1982

Appropriates FY 1983 funds for Centers for Disease Control research on acquired immune disorders and related opportunistic infections.

A bill to appropriate funds for basic scientific and medical research on acquired immune disorders and related opportunistic infections.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1982

Appropriates FY 1983 funds for the National Institutes of Health research on acquired immune disorders and related opportunistic infections.

The following candidate for personnel action in the regular corps of the Public Health Service subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations: . For appointment: To be Senior Surgeon: . William E. Mayer

United States · United States Senate · 27 September 1982

Pertussis and Pertussis Vaccines Study Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Pertussis and Pertussis Vaccines Study Act of 1982 - Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study on the safety and effectiveness of pertussis vaccines used in the United States compared to such vaccines not being used in the United States. Directs the Director to submit the completed study to Congress and the Secretary of Health and Human Services not later than April 1, 1983, or six months after enactment of this Act, whichever is later. Requires the Secretary, within 60 days after the report is submitted, to report to the appropriate congressional committees on a plan of action to carry out the recommendations of the Director. Authorizes the Secretary to take such actions as authorized by law.

A bill to transfer from the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the responsibility to conduct an epidemiological study of the long-term health effects in humans of exposure to phenoxy herbicides (including Agent Orange).

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1982

Amends the Veterans Health Programs Extension and Improvement Act of 1979 to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, rather than the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, to conduct the epidemiological study of the long-term health effects on humans of exposure to phenoxy herbicides (including Agent Orange).

A joint resolution designating the month of November, 1982, as "National Diabetes Month".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Designates November 1982 as National Diabetes Month.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 13, 1983 as "National Reye's Syndrome Week".

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1982

Designates the week beginning February 13, 1983, as National Reye's Syndrome Week.

A resolution to preserve and protect Medicare benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should reject any proposal to impose a means test regarding eligibility for or benefits provided by Medicare.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to a means test for the Medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the establishment of a means test for Medicare benefits would be a breach of faith with the American public; and (2) the Medicare program should not have a means test.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6457) to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the authorities under that Act relating to the National Institutes of Health and the national research institutes, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 6457 (National Institutes of Health and national research institutes).

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6173) to amend the Public Health Service Act to replace title XV of such Act with a block grant to States for health planning.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 6173 (Health planning block grants).

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to a means test for the Medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1982

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the establishment of a means test for Medicare benefits would be a breach of faith with the American public; and (2) the Medicare program should not have a means test.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of October, 1982 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Month."

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1982

Designates October as National Spinal Cord Injury Month.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the month of October, 1982, as "National Spinal Cord Injury Month".

United States · United States Congress · 16 September 1982

Designates October as National Spinal Cord Injury Month.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include chiropractic care in the health care that may be provided to members and certain former members of the uniformed services and their dependents and to authorize chiropractors to be appointed as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces to provide such chiropractic care.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1982

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services to entitle members, former members, and dependents of members of the uniformed services to chiropractic care. Permits the appointment of chiropractors as commissioned officers in the Medical Service Corps. Entitles such officers to the same special pay received by dental officers.

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1982

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Neurofibromatosis within 60 days. Sets forth operating and related provisions. Authorizes the Commission to transmit interim reports. Requires: (1) the Commission to make a final report to the President and to each House of Congress within one year; and (2) the Secretary to file a final report and a budget analysis for neurofibromatosis research with the appropriate congressional committees within 15 days after the President submits his budget to Congress. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes appropriations.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning October 1, 1982, as "National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Designates the week beginning October 1, 1982, as National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week.

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim March 21, 1983, as "National Taste and Smell Disease Awareness Day".

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 1982

Requests the President to designate March 21, 1983, as National Taste and Smell Disease Awareness Day.

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to repeal the prohibition on the use in advertising of Food and Drug Administration approvals. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider relevant safety data and voluntary standards developed by private organizations in establishing performance standards for medical devices. Authorizes the Secretary, after consultation with appropriate classification panels, to amend or revoke any performance standard prescribed under such Act. Revises the procedures for proposed rulemaking for performance standards for medical devices. Repeals the Filled Milk Act which prohibits the sale of imitation milk.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning October 1, 1982, as "National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Designates the week beginning October 1, 1982, as National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week.

Medical Device Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Medical Device Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider relevant safety data and voluntary standards developed by private organizations in establishing performance standards for medical devices. Authorizes the Secretary, after consultation with appropriate classification panels, to amend or revoke any performance standard prescribed under such Act. Revises the procedures for proposed rulemaking for performance standards for medical devices. Requires medical device manufacturers to inform the Secretary of the presence of unreasonable risks to public health in devices intended for human use. Repeals the prohibition on the use in labeling or advertising of representations concerning Food and Drug Administration approvals. Repeals the Filled Milk Act which prohibits the sale of imitation milk.

Health Planning Block Grant Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 19 August 1982

Health Planning Block Grant Act of 1982 - Replaces title XV (National Health Planning and Development) of the Public Health Service Act with State health planning block grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984. Sets forth a schedule for the issuance of regulations, the approval or disapproval of State applications, and the obligation of funds. Denies funding to any State which does not revise its certificate of need laws to accord with this Act. Bases State allotments on population. Provides that any unallocated funds shall be returned to the Treasury. Provides with regard to State allotments that: (1) unobligated funds shall be available to the State for the next fiscal year; and (2) payments may be reduced by the value of furnished supplies or certain travel costs. Requires States to use their allotments to develop a certificate of need program and a State health plan. Prohibits a State from receiving funds unless its application has been approved by the Secretary. Requires such application to include a report on intended expenditures. Requires States to prepare activity reports and to audit expenditures at least every two years. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, handicap, sex, religion, race, color, or national origin in the administration of any programs or activities funded under this Act. Prescribes compliance and enforcement measures. Requires States to determine that there is a need for a new institutional health service and capital expenditure before offering such a service or obligating funds. Exempts health maintenance organization (HMO) services and inpatient health care facilities controlled by an HMO or group of HMOs from certificate of need requirements, upon approval of application for such exemption. Permits the approval of a certificate of need for an HMO in certain circumstances, especially for the acquisition of major medical equipment. Requires that certificates of need for capital expenditures state a maximum spendable amount. Authorizes the State agency to withdraw after a hearing a certificate of need for applicant noncompliance. Requires the State agency to review a certificate of need application on the basis of the State Health Plan. Sets forth procedural requirements respecting a State certificate of need program. Prescribes the general contents of a State health plan. Requires a biennial revision of such plan. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to States for the regional health planning agencies. Sets forth a formula for the allocation of grant funds. Conditions such grants on the designation of intrastate or interstate health planning areas established according to specified criteria. Requires a regional health planning agency for each such area. Limits the sources of non-Federal contributions to such agencies. Describes the functions of such agencies. Directs the Secretary, by grants or contracts, to assist public or private nonprofit entities in meeting the operating costs of a center for multidisciplinary health planning methods development and technical assistance. Repeals the health planning block grant program effective at the end of the third complete successive fiscal year after enactment of this Act. States that such repeal will not affect any suits or other proceedings begun before such effective date.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning October 1, 1982, as "National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week."

United States · United States Congress · 18 August 1982

Designates the week beginning October 1, 1982, as National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Week.

Catastrophic Health Expense and Cost Constraint Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1982

Catastrophic Health Expense and Cost Constraint Act - Title I: Catastrophic Automatic Protection Plan (CAPP)-Part A: Establishment of Catastrophic Automatic Protection Plan - Adds as a new title to the Social Security Act, title XXI - Catastrophic Automatic Protection Plan. Establishes a voluntary insurance plan to provide automatic protection to families against catastrophic medical expenses, the Catastrophic Automatic Protection Plan (CAPP), to be funded by general revenues and coinsurance amounts. Provides that a family will be eligible for CAPP assistance for CAPP covered expenses after members of the family incur medical expenses equal to the deductible. Varies the deductible depending on income, the maximum being $750 plus 30 percent of the amount by which a family's income exceeds $7,500. Sets forth provisions relating to applications for assistance under this Act. Specifies penalties for any family which intentionally falsifies an income statement. Provides that payments shall be made for up to 100 percent of covered CAPP medical expenses and services except that in the case of prescription drugs for chronic illness the payment rate shall be 75 percent. Provides that the coinsurance amount shall be equal to approximately 10 to 20 percent of family income, graduated according to income. Provides that there shall be no coinsurance payments after a family has incurred expenses equal to the "CAPP stop-loss". Provides that the CAPP stop-loss for any year shall be equal to approximately 10 to 20 percent of family income, again graduated according to income. Part B: Payment of Providers and Administration - Provides that payments with respect to CAPP covered services which are described in title XVIII (Medicare) of the Act shall be made to providers, with specified exceptions, in the amount and in accordance with the procedures set forth in such title. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for a listing, within specified therapeutic categories, of drug entities which may be legally introduced into interstate commerce. Provides that any individual dissatisfied with any determination relating to the individual's eligibility for or amount of CAPP benefits shall be entitled to a hearing concerning such determination and to judicial review of the Secretary's final decision. Part C: Definitions - Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act, including "CAPP covered services" which is defined as services furnished to an individual to the extent payment for such service may be made under the Medicare program, except that under CAPP: (1) inpatient psychiatric services shall be covered for 45 days in a calendar year; and (2) the limitations on the extent of inpatient hospital services shall not apply with respect to CAPP covered services. Provides, in addition, that such term includes the furnishing of prescription drugs for treatment of chronic illness for individuals entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part A of title XVIII. Directs the Secretary to provide for an evaluation, by an entity outside the Department of Health and Human Services, of the implementation of this Act during its first five years and to report to Congress on the evaluation. Title II: Health Cost Restraint and Employer Health Plans - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include in a taxpayer's gross income any contribution by his or her employer to a health plan for any month to the extent that such contribution amount exceeds a specified limitation. Limits the employer contribution for the coverage of an employee and his or her family to $100. Provides that the applicable dollar limit for a nonqualified health plan shall be zero. Set forth requirements used to determine whether or not a plan is nonqualified. Includes among the requirements of a qualified health plan the requirements that the plan: (1) provide minimum coverage, which means CAPP covered services; and (2) shall not be treated as providing minimum coverage if the aggregate amount of nonreimbursable deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance with respect to a covered employee during any year for covered deductible medical expenses (as computed under CAPP) and expenses for which assistance is provided such employee or family under CAPP in a calendar year exceeds $3,500. Requires that the employer contribution under a qualified health plan be at least 50 percent of the per employee cost. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of the Treasury to enter into an agreement with a State under which the State could certify a health plan. Revises the deduction for medical, dental, and other health expenses by providing that there shall be allowed as a deduction the following amounts, not compensated for by insurance: (1) the amount by which the medical care expenses of the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, and dependents who are blind or disabled or who are receiving Medicare because of end-stage renal disease exceed three percent of adjusted gross income or the amount by which the expenses of medical care (other than care under the supplementary medical insurance program of Medicare) provided the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, and dependents while a resident of a long-term care facility or an institution for the physically or mentally handicapped exceed three percent of adjusted gross income; (2) an amount (not in excess of $150) equal to one-half of the expenses for insurance (which is not a qualified individual health plan); and (3) an amount (not in excess of $500) equal to the expenses for a qualified individual health plan, if no payment is made by the taxpayer's employer toward the plan. Sets forth the requirements of a qualified individual health plan, including a requirement that the plan include CAPP covered services. Title III: Medicare Amendments - Amends part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that individuals entitled to certain part A benefits are eligible under CAPP. Provides coverage for: (1) items and services related to pregnancy, delivery, and the care of a child through one year after birth; and (2) such immunizations against communicable diseases that are capable of causing serious illnesses or death without immunization. Provides that any charge for any service or procedure performed by a doctor shall be reasonable if: (1) the service or procedure is performed in a designated physician shortage area; (2) the physician has a regular practice in the shortage area; (3) the charge does not exceed the prevailing charge level as otherwise determined; and (4) the charge does not exceed the amount generally charged by such physician for similar services. Provides an alternative hospital reimbursement system. Authorizes a legal entity (which may be a hospital, associations of hospitals, or a State or local government) to apply to the Secretary to have hospital services provided by specified hospitals serving the same geographic area reimbursed under such an alternative system rather than as provided under title XVIII or XIX (Medicaid) of the Act. Authorizes a State to apply to have all hospitals in the State reimbursed under the alternative method. Requires approval of the alternative method if under the alternative method: (1) hospital expenditures under Medicare and Medicaid (title XIX of the Act) will not be greater than if the alternative system was not in effect; and (2) there will not be a significant reduction of or refusal to admit specified classes of patients to hospitals. Permits the States and certain legal entities to apply for a grant to aid in establishing the alternative system. Revises provisions relating to payments to and contractual arrangments with health maintenance organizations (HMO) on behalf of individuals eligible for Medicare. Directs the Secretary to annually determine a per capita rate of payment for each class of individuals: (1) enrolled with an HMO pursuant to this Act and entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII and enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII; and (2) enrolled with an HMO under part B only. Provides a rate for each class equal to 95 percent of the adjusted average per capital cost for that class. Defines the term "adjusted average per capital cost" to mean the average per capital amount that the Secretary estimates would be payable for services furnished under the Medicare program, if the services were to be furnished by other than an HMO. Directs the Secretary in establishing classes of individuals to take into consideration such factors as age, sex, institutional status, disability status, place of residence, and other factors which the Secretary determines to be appropriate. Redefines an HMO. Requires an HMO to meet certain requirements, including limits on premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Provides that individuals enrolled in the Medicare program shall be eligible under this Act for enrollment with any HMO with which the Secretary has contracted. Prohibits premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments of an HMO for services in addition to those available to Medicare enrollees from exceeding, for such individuals, the adjusted community rate for such services. Defines the adjusted community rate. Provides that if the Secretary is not satisfied that an HMO has the capacity to bear the risk of potential losses under a risk-sharing contract under this Act or if the HMO so elects, the HMO may be reimbursed on the basis of reasonable cost if the Secretary is satisfied that the HMO is able to perform its contracted obligations effectively and efficiently. Provides for the coverage of the services of a physician assistant or nurse practitioner furnished pursuant to a contract under title XVIII to a member of an HMO. Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit a capital expenditure made by or on behalf of a health care facility from being subject to review pursuant to the limitation on Federal participation for capital expenditures of part A if the obligation of the capital expenditure by the facility would not be reviewed under the Public Health Service Act. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study and report to Congress concerning additional benefits offered by HMOs. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to reduce Federal Medicaid payments to a State if the State: (1) reduces the number of categories of individuals eligible for benefits or the extent of such benefits under titles XIX, XX (Grants to States for Services), or XXI of the Act; and (2) makes changes that result in an increase in the amount of payments that would otherwise be made under title XXI. States that it shall be considered an unfair trade practice for any entity to advertise that any amounts paid to an individual represent reimbursement for the deductible under CAPP.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning on October 24, 1982 as "National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week".

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1982

Designates the week beginning on October 24, 1982, as National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as "National Alzheimer's Disease Week."

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1982

Designates the week beginning on November 21, 1982, as National Alzheimer's Disease Week.

National Nursing Home Standards Act of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1982

National Nursing Home Standards Act of 1982 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on the Regulation of Nursing Homes. Provides for a moratorium on deregulation of skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities until September 30, 1984.

Medicaid and Medicare Part B Budget Reconciliation Amendments of 1982

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1982

Medicaid and Medicare Part B Budget Reconciliation Amendments of 1982 - Title I: Medicaid Savings - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to prohibit with respect to categorically needy beneficiaries: (1) the imposition of any enrollment fee, premium or similar charge; and (2) the imposition of any deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge with respect to emergency services or care and services furnished to an inpatient in a skilled or intermediate nursing facility, a pregnant woman, an individual under 21, or an individual enrolled in a health maintenance organization (HMO). Provides that any deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge with respect to: (1) inpatient hospital services may not exceed one dollar per day; (2) outpatient hospital services, physicians' services, or clinic services may not exceed one dollar per visit; and (3) other care and services will be nominal. Permits a charge of up to four dollars per visit for emergency services in certain instances. Prohibits with respect to medically needy beneficiaries any deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge with respect to care and services which are furnished: (1) to a pregnant woman; (2) to an individual under 21; or (3) for emergency services. Provides that any deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge otherwise imposed will be nominal with respect to other care and services, except that a four dollar charge per visit may be imposed for emergency room services in certain instances. Prohibits a provider participating under a State's Medicaid plan from denying care or services to a beneficiary because of inability to pay a deduction, cost sharing, or similar charge. Prohibits the imposition of a lien against the property of any individual prior to his or her death on account of medical assistance paid or to be paid on the individual's behalf under a State's plan except: (1) pursuant to a court judgment; and (2) in the case of the real property of an individual who is an inpatient in a skilled nursing facility or an intermediate care facility and who is reasonably likely to remain an inpatient for the remainder of the individual's life. Provides that if an individual is discharged the lien shall dissolve. Provides that there shall be no adjustment or recovery of any medical assistance correctly paid on behalf of an individual under the plan, except: (1) in the case of an individual who was 65 or older when he or she received such assistance or with respect to property subject to a lien or a trust established relating to the lien, from the estate or trust on the individual's death; or (2) in the case of property which is subject to a lien and which has been sold, the proceeds of the sale pertaining to the lien shall be put into a trust and, if the lien would have been dissolved (pursuant to discharge from a nursing facility), the trust shall be terminated. Provides that the adjustment or recovery specified above shall be made only after: (1) the death of a surviving spouse; (2) there are no surviving children under 21 or children who are blind or disabled; or (3) in the case of a lien, there is no sibling or child lawfully residing in the home. Authorizes the denial of assistance to an individual while an inpatient in a nursing facility, if: (1) it is likely that the individual will remain in the facility for the remainder of his or her life; and (2) at any time prior to the month in which the individual applied for assistance the individual disposed of a home for less than fair market value. Provides that an individual shall not be ineligible in certain circumstances (including the circumstance where denial would cause undue hardship). Directs the Secretary to provide for an adjustment in the amount of payment made to a State so that the State will receive an amount equivalent to the amount it would have been paid under Medicaid if the State had a qualified hospital cost review program, if the annual rate of increase in aggregate hospital inpatient costs per capita or per admission for 1983 or 1984 in a State with an election in effect (as authorized in this Act) is less than the State target rate of increase. Authorizes a State to have the above provisions apply in lieu of an offset for qualified hospital cost review programs for FY 1983 and 1984. Provides that, for the purposes of title XIX, any individual who meets the following qualifications shall be deemed a recipient of supplemental security income (SSI) under the SSI program (title XVI of the Act): (1) the individual is under 18 and disabled; (2) the individual requires the level of care provided in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or intermediate care facility, and such care is appropriately provided outside such an institution and is no more expensive than care in such an institution; and (3) if the individual were in an institution, the individual would be eligible for SSI. Authorizes a State to treat, for purposes of Medicaid eligibility, as an individual receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) (part A of title IV of the Act) an individual who would be eligible for AFDC but for specified income limitations made under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981, if the individual meets specified alternative requirements as the State may provide. Makes technical amendments to the Omnibus Budget Reconcilitation Act of 1981. Title II: Medicare (Part B) Savings - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to reduce the reimbursement for inpatient radiology and pathology services from 100 to 80 percent. Provides that, in determining the prevailing charge levels for physicians' services rendered during the 12-month period ending September 30, 1983, prevailing charge levels shall not exceed 104 percent of the level in effect for the 12-month period ending June 30, 1982. Provides that, for subsequent periods, the Secretary shall treat the level set during such 12-month period as having fully provided for economic changes which would otherwise have been taken into account. Provides that such limitation shall not apply to any physician with an assignment agreement in effect with the Secretary. Revises provisions relating to payments to and contractual arrangements with health maintenance organizations (HMOs) on behalf of individuals eligible for Medicare. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to annually determine a per capita rate of payment for each class of individuals: (1) enrolled with an HMO pursuant to this Act, entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII, and enrolled under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII; and (2) enrolled with an HMO and enrolled under part B only. Provides a rate for each class equal to 95 percent of the adjusted average per capita cost for that class. Defines the term "adjusted average per capita cost" to mean the average per capita amount that the Secretary estimates would be payable for services furnished under the Medicare program, if the services were to be furnished by other than an HMO. Directs the Secretary in establishing classes of individuals to take into consideration age, institutional status, disability status, and place of residence, and other factors determined appropriate by the Secretary. Redefines an HMO. Requires an HMO to meet certain requirements, including limits on premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Provides that individuals enrolled in the Medicare program shall be eligible under this Act with any HMO with which the Secretary has contracted. Prohibits premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments of an HMO from exceeding the adjusted community rate, for any additional services. Defines the adjusted community rate. Requires an HMO to provide additional benefits which are at least equal in value to the difference between the average per capita payment and the adjusted community rate, if the adjusted community rate is less than the average per capita payment rates of payment. Provides that the additional benefits shall be either reducted charges or additional health benefits. Requires each contract between the Secretary and an HMO to contain provisions giving the Secretary the right to inspect an HMO's books and to evaluate an HMO's services. Provides that if the Secretary is not satisfied that an HMO has the capacity to bear the risk of potential losses under a risk-sharing contract under this Act, or if the HMO so elects, the HMO may be reimbursed on the basis of reasonable cost if the Secretary is satisfied that the HMO is able to perform its contractual obligations effectively and efficiently. Includes in the definition of medical and other health services the services of a physician assistant or a nurse practioner furnished to a member of an HMO. Provides that the new HMO provisions of this Act shall not apply: (1) to a beneficiary enrolled on the effective date unless the individual requests that they apply or the Secretary determines they should apply because of administrative burdens; (2) to an HMO with a current risk contract or with a demonstration project for five years after the effective date; or (3) to an HMO with an existing demonstration project, if at enactment the HMO was furnishing services pursuant to the contract and the project concludes after enactment. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study and report to Congress concerning additional benefits selected by HMOs. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study and report to Congress concerning the extent of, and reasons for, the termination by Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries of their membership in HMOs. Permits merchant seamen who are entitled to treatment and hospitalization under the Public Health Service Act and who were eligible for Medicare to enroll in Medicare.

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide the Food and Drug Administration with power to enjoin the distribution of forged or counterfeit drugs.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to empower the Food and Drug Administration to enjoin the distribution of forged or counterfeit drugs. (Currently such power vests in the district courts of the United States and the U.S. courts of the Territories.)

A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to provide that drug abuse oriented advertisements and shipments of drugs in response to drug abuse oriented advertisements shall be nonmailable matter.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Prohibits the delivery by mail of: (1) drug abuse oriented advertisements; or (2) imitation controlled substances shipped in response to such advertisements. Provides an exemption from such prohibition with respect to such a substance: (1) used under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for research or as a placebo in the professional practice of a registered practitioner; or (2) mailed in connection with an application for approval under such Act.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt small, rural hospitals from medicare section 223 limits.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1982

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exempt any hospital which is located outside of a standard metropolitan statistical area and which has less than 100 acute care beds from certain reasonable cost limitations.

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1982

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a National Commission on Neurofibromatosis within 60 days. Sets forth operating and related provisions. Authorizes the Commission to transmit interim reports. Requires: (1) a final report to the President and to each House of Congress within one year; and (2) the Secretary to file a final report and a budget analysis for neurofibromatosis research with the appropriate congressional committees within 15 days after the President submits his budget to Congress. Terminates the Commission three months after submission of the final report. Authorizes appropriations.