Healthcare

National Voluntary Health Insurance Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 1983

National Voluntary Health Insurance Act of 1983 - Creates a National Voluntary Health Insurance Agency to operate a National Voluntary Health Insurance Plan with funds supplied by voluntary subscriptions and matching Treasury funds. States that the Agency shall issue no rules or regulations, but shall be governed solely by this Act and its amendments. Authorizes appropriations for the first calendar year after this Act becomes effective. Eliminates hospital and medical service insurance benefits or payments provided by other Government agencies, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Civilian Health and Medical Plan of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). Extends coverage to: (1) medical services, wherever furnished, including psychiatric medicine, surgery, obstetrics, radiological and electrical procedures, pathology tests, transfusions, medication and immunization, injections and anesthesia, and osteopathic services; (2) reconstructive oral surgery; (3) podiatric surgery; (4) laboratory services; and (5) inpatient or outpatient hospital service, supplies, medication, transfusions, and food provided by approved hospitals, including general or special hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency wards, convalescent hospitals, nursing homes, and acute alcohol or drug toxification treatment centers. Excludes from coverage: (1) cosmetic surgery not approved under this Act; (2) certain services which are not medically necessary; (3) services for the benefit of a second party other than the enrollee; (4) certain employer responsibilities, such as a workmen's compensation insurer; (5) services which are already covered by another plan; (6) unapproved hospital or laboratory services; and (7) certain other medical advice and services. Sets the amount of premium payments at $40 per month for each adult and one-half of such amount for each child. Entitles subscribers with a total annual family income of less than $12,000 to have their premiums calculated at two and one-half percent of such income for each adult and one-half of such amount for each child. Provides for the payment of premiums by employers and for the reinstatement of coverage on account of unpaid premiums. Directs the Agency to establish a trust fund for the deposit of all premiums and at least an equal amount of money appropriated from the Treasury. Directs Congress to deposit in such fund the amount of $5,000,000,000 by the effective date of the Plan. Stipulates that the total amount of general funds appropriated to the fund shall not exceed the total amount of subscribers' premiums after the Plan's fifth year of operation. Reserves 35 percent of the total amount of subscribers' premiums for the payment of medical and laboratory service benefits, 62 percent of such premiums for hospital service benefits, and three percent for administrative costs. Sets forth reimbursement provisions. Allows participating providers to require an enrollee to pay a reasonable charge in addition to the Plan fee. Provides for the participation in the Plan by laboratories and hospitals. Directs the Agency to: (1) set a fee for every professionally recognized diagnostic and therapeutic medical service; and (2) provide each approved hospital with a schedule or per diem rate and charges that it will pay. Requires such hospital charges to be based on each hospital's certified annual financial and operating cost statement. Specifies certain additional requirements with respect to hospital charges. Sets forth requirements with respect to the auditing, payment, and assessment of claims and the utilization of Plan benefits. Authorizes the Agency to temporarily or permanently exclude any enrollee or provider for false payment or service claims. Requires the Congress, at the time this Act becomes operational, to amend the rates of Social Security taxes relative to the reduction in Social Security health insurance expenditures effected by this Act. Requires the arbitration of Plan malpractice claims. Provides that the resources of the Agency and Plan shall not be used in any way directly to regulate the quality or availability of, or to establish or operate, medical and hospital services. Details the estimated cost of the Plan for FY 1984.

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1983

National Commission on Neurofibromatosis Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish within 60 days a National Commission on Neurofibromatosis which shall formulate a plan for the study, prevention, and treatment of neurofibromatosis. 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.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 1983

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Act of 1983 - Amends title IV (National Research Institutes) of the Public Health Service Act to establish a National Institute (Institute) of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases in the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Redesignates the existing National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases as the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. States that the Institute shall conduct research and related activities concerning arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases, including sports-related disorders and skin diseases. Requires the Director of the Institute, with the advice of the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Advisory Council, to establish a national plan to coordinate such activities. Establishes within the Institute: (1) the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Data System; and (2) the National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1986. Establishes within the Institute: (1) an Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee; and (2) a Skin Diseases Interagency Coordinating Committee. Requires annual reports to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Director of NIH. Establishes within the Institute a National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases Advisory Council. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1986 for arthritis and musculoskeletal demonstration projects and multipurpose disease centers. Requires the Institute to submit a biennial report. Transfers arthritis-related functions (including data system, advisory functions, coordinating functions, demonstration project, and multipurpose center), funds, personnel, and assets to the Institute from the existing National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Requires the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional committees and to the Comptroller General within 60 days regarding such transfers. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the appropriate congressional committees within 80 days regarding such transfers. Terminates the National Arthritis Advisory Board. Makes conforming amendments. Requires the Secretary, through NIH, to conduct a study of the existing combinations of disease research programs within the institutes and of the standards to be followed in establishing new or realigning existing institutes. Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees within 18 months. Prohibits the establishment of any new institutes within six months of such report's submission. Directs the Secretary to conduct and complete within 60 days a review of the disease research programs of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (as redesignated by this Act) to determine if any of these programs could be more effectively managed by other national research institutions.

A bill to repeal titles XV (relating to health planning) and XVI (relating to health resources development) of the Public Health Service Act.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Repeals title XV (National Health Planning and Development) and title XVI (Health Resources Development) of the Public Health Service Act. Provides that such repeals shall not affect outstanding loan obligations. Establishes 20 year Federal recovery rights on facilities receiving title XVI construction grants.

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise the enrollment requirements to be met by schools of public health receiving capitation grants.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the enrollment requirements to be met by schools of public health receiving capitation grants.

A bill to provide payment for dental services under part B of the medicare program.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for: (1) dentures; and (2) dental care and treatment.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning September 25, 1983, as "National Adult Day Care Center Week".

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Designates the week beginning September 25, 1983, as National Adult Day Care Center Week.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of September as "National Sickle Cell Month".

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 1983

Authorizes and requests the President to designate the month of September as National Sickle Cell Month.

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of May 1983, as "National Arthritis Month".

United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1983

Directs the President to designate May 1983, as National Arthritis Month.

Medicare Payment Reform Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 1983

Medicare Payment Reform Act of 1983 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide that payment with respect to services provided by a hospital in a State may be made in accordance with a State hospital reimbursement control system. Requires the State system: (1) to be directly operated by the State or a designated entity; (2) to provide for hospital payments under a methodology by which rates or amounts to be paid for hospital services during a specified period are established under the system prior to the defined rate period; and (3) to provide that hospitals make necessary reports. Requires a State to assure that its system will not result in certain changes in hospital admission practices. Provides for one-time grants to States to cover the technical assistance and administrative costs of establishing an alternative hospital reimbursement control system.

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 February 1983

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Act - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue final rules requiring passenger-carrying aircraft of 30 seats or more to carry medical supplies, drugs, and equipment for the temporary treatment of in-flight emergencies. Provides relief from State or Federal civil liability for any licensed medical personnel or air carrier employee who renders emergency medical aid on an airplane or who continues such aid until arrival at a medical facility. Extends such relief to an airplane's crew and owner or operator for providing on-board emergency medical supplies.

Draft for a COUNCIL DECISION on the conclusion of an agreement between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation amending the agreement on a concerted action project in the field of registration of congenital abnormalities (Medical Research and Public Health) (submitted to the Council by the Commission)

European Union · European Commission · 1 February 1983

Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers Act of 1983 - 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. Provides for Federal contributions to reinsurance pools when the national unemployment rate exceeds seven and one-half percent and the individual State's unemployment rate is equal to 110 percent of the national rate for the previous six months.

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to remove certain restrictions on the eligibility of schools to participate in the special milk program.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to eliminate certain Special Milk Program eligibility requirements.

Fair Lab Payments Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Fair Lab Payments Act - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that payments with respect to covered diagnostic lab tests shall be 100 percent of the established payment rate. (Under current law, such payments equal 100 percent of the negotiated rate). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish payment rates which shall be considered the full charge for low-cost diagnostic tests (tests which cost less than $15.00).

A bill to provide benefits under part B of the medicare program with respect to acupuncture treatment in States which license or certify individuals who furnish such treatment.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) for the services of a licensed or certified acupuncturist.

Brown Lung Benefits Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Brown Lung Benefits Act - Entitles textile workers to claim benefits for death or total disability due to byssinosis (brown lung disease). Specifies the amounts of such payments which are to be paid by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Provides that such payments shall be reduced by the amount of payments received from certain other sources, such as workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, disability insurance, or a percentage of social security benefits. Requires claims to be filed under the applicable State workers' compensation law. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations to assure that the United States is equitably reimbursed by textile plant operators, on the basis of their yearly tonnage of cotton consumption, for the benefits paid under this Act. Stipulates that this Act does not relieve any employer of the duty to comply with any State workers' compensation law and that any such law providing greater benefits shall not be construed to conflict with this Act. Directs the Secretary to report annually to the Congress.

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for medicaid coverage of acupuncturists' services.

United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1983

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for the professional services of a licensed or certified acupuncturist.

An act to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain tampering with consumer products, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1983

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, fear of injury or death results, or if a governmental or commercial recall occurs.

Medical Facility Dependent Care Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1983

Medical Facility Dependent Care Act of 1983 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants and provide technical assistance to medical facilities for dependent care services. Gives priority to those facilities providing infant care (three and under) or care for other dependents 24 hours a day seven days a week. States that: (1) the Federal share of such costs shall be 75 percent; and (2) the non-Federal share may be provided in cash or services and equipment. Authorizes grants to medical facilities to establish dependent care information clearinghouses and referral networks. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through FY 1986.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal government should maintain current efforts in Federal nutrition programs to prevent increases in domestic hunger.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Federal nutrition programs, including the food stamp, child nutrition, and elderly feeding programs, should be protected from budget cuts; (2) the WIC (supplemental food program for women, infants, and children) should continue to be fully funded; and (3) the Federal Government should maintain primary responsibility for nutrition programs.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include, as a home health service, nutritional counseling provided by or under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1983

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include, as a home health service, nutritional counseling provided by or under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the federal government should maintain current efforts in federal nutrition programs to prevent increases in domestic hunger.

United States · United States Congress · 27 January 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Federal nutrition programs, including the food stamp, child nutrition, and elderly feeding programs, should be protected from budget cuts; (2) the WIC (supplemental food program for women, infants, and children) should continue to be fully funded; and (3) the Federal Government should maintain primary responsibility for nutrition programs.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Amendments of 1983 - Redesignates existing title V (Miscellaneous) of the Public Health Service Act as title XXI. Establishes a new title V entitled Administration and Coordination of the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Directs the Administrator of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration (Administration) to disseminate current information about the health hazards of alcohol and drug abuse. Establishes in the Administration an Associate Administrator for Prevention to promote and coordinate prevention research programs of the National Institutes of Mental Health, Drug Abuse, and Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Requires an annual report to Congress. Requires the Administrator to establish procedures for information-collecting and action on scientific fraud and violations of the rights of human research subjects. Transfers to the Public Health Service Act statutory authority establishing the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act), and other provisions of such Acts. Consolidates specified reporting requirements. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for technical and scientific peer review of grants and cooperative agreements, and research, administered through the National Institutes of Mental Health, Drug Abuse, and Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and 1984 for alcohol and drug abuse research. Abolishes the Interagency Committee on Federal Activities for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Repeals title V (Marihuana and Health Reporting Act) of the Medical Facilities Construction and Modernization Amendments of 1970. Requires the Secretary to submit alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health reports to Congress by January 15, 1984. Requires the President to submit to Congress a biennial drug abuse strategy report. Includes Native Hawaiians and Native American Pacific Islanders within alcohol and drug abuse grant priority groups.

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide payments under certain Federal employee health benefit plans for community mental health care services.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Authorizes Federal employee health benefit plans to provide community mental health center services benefits. Entitles enrollees in plans that provide such benefits to: (1) unrestricted selection of, and access to, a community mental health center; and (2) direct reimbursement for center services.

Federal Debt Recovery Act of 1985

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a temporary heroin program under which confiscated heroin shall be made available to hospitalized cancer patients for the relief of pain. Sets forth application requirements for qualified hospitals designed to protect against the illicit diversion of distributed heroin. Authorizes the Secretary to import opium to manufacture heroin if amounts confiscated are insufficient to meet hospital needs. Requires the Secretary to report to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources within specified time periods. Requires the Director of the National Cancer Institute to secure an exemption from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for heroin to be used in certain Institute investigations.

Health Care Protection Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Health Care Protection Act of 1983 - Authorizes each State to establish a program for compensation and reduction of health care malpractice. Authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes each State to establish malpractice screening panels with original and exclusive jurisdiction to hear all claims of health care malpractice by State certified or licensed health care personnel. Directs each State to publish a list of licensed health care professions. Sets forth the procedural rules governing the handling of such claims. Requires layperson representation on such panels. Requires panel decisions to be made within 30 days after a hearing. Requires such a panel to determine the amount of malpractice damages owed under State law and to enter an order to pay an award in that amount. Authorizes a State to provide judicial enforcement of an award that is not paid promptly. Prohibits review of a panel decision except for review of allegations of conflict of interest or fraud. Requires that any party to a claim decided by a panel be entitled to trial de novo on such claim in State court. Specifies damage award payment methods. Requires that a panel or court report any findings of health care malpractice or notice of a settlement agreement to the State insurance commissioner and the appropriate State licensing or certification board. Directs the State insurance commissioner to make such reports available to the public and to insurance carriers, who shall be authorized to adjust the rates of involved health care personnel. Limits contingent fees. Subjects an attorney who accepts a fee in excess of such limits to civil liability. Encourages a State to develop a program requiring specified health care institutions to employ a risk management program for the reporting and investigation of all known or suspected incidents of malpractice and the identification of preventive measures to reduce the risk of such incidents. Directs the Governor of a State to certify the State's program and the Attorney General to approve such certification if such program is in compliance with this Act. Directs the Attorney General to make specified payments to a State with a certified program for: (1) program development; and (2) malpractice screening panels. Directs the Governors to report to the Attorney General on the State's use of such payments. Reallocates funds paid to a State which does not have a program in compliance with this Act to those States which the Attorney General determines are most in need of additional funds. Authorizes appropriations beginning in FY 1984.

A bill to establish the position of Associate Director for Minority Concerns in the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Drug Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act to establish the position of Associate Director for Minority Concerns within the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Requires the Associate Director to develop policies and programs to assure increased emphasis on the drug abuse and drug abuse-related needs of minority populations.

A bill to transfer the National Institute of Mental Health to the National Institutes of Health.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Public Health Service Act to make the National Institute of Mental Health a division of the National Institutes of Health (currently within the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration).

A bill to specify that health maintenance organizations may provide the services of clinical psychologists.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Public Health Service Act to allow health maintenance organizations to provide clinical psychologist services.

Native Hawaiian and Native American Pacific Islanders Health Care Needs Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Native Hawaiian and Native American Pacific Islanders Health Care Needs Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prepare a report for Congress within one year on the physical and mental health care needs of native Hawaiians and other native American Pacific Islanders.

A bill to provide optional medicaid coverage for individuals who would have qualified for AFDC but for amendments to the earned income disregard and related programs.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to permit a State to treat as an individual receiving aid under part A of title IV of the Act (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), an individual who would be eligible for AFDC but for certain limitations.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that services furnished by a clinical psychologist shall be reimbursable under medicare when furnished by a health maintenance organization to a member of that organization.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for services furnished by a clinical psychologist when furnished by a health maintenance organization.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to conduct studies and demonstration projects to develop incentives for economy in the administration of the civilian health and medical programs of the uniformed services while maintaining or improving the quality of health and medical care available under such program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct studies and demonstration projects on the administration of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS). Authorizes appropriations.

Emergency Child Health Services Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Emergency Child Health Services Act of 1983 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for demonstration programs for children's emergency medical services. Sets forth eligibility requirements. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to Congress by January 1, 1987, regarding such programs. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1986.

A bill to amend section 1086 (c) of title 10, United States Code, to provide for payment under the CHAMPUS program of certain health care expenses incurred by certain members and former members of the uniformed services and their dependents to the extent that such expenses are not payable under medicare.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) to provide payments for the differences between expenses incurred for health services and the amount paid for such services under another plan.

Saccharin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Saccharin Study and Labeling Act Amendment of 1983 - Amends the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend until 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act the period during which the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not take certain actions to restrict the continued use of saccharin or of any food, drug, or cosmetic containing saccharin.

A bill to establish the position of Associate Director for Minority Concerns in the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 to establish the position of Associate Director for Minority Concerns within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Requires such Associate Director to develop policies and programs to assure increased emphasis on the alcohol and alcohol-related needs of minority populations.

A bill to specifically include Native Hawaiians within a group of underserved populations for the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 to include Native Hawaiians within the category of "underserved populations" for purposes of treatment and prevention services.

Food and Drug Administration Approval Status Amendment of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Food and Drug Administration Approval Status Amendment of 1983 - Repeals the provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibiting the use in drug or device labeling and advertising of representations of approval under such Act.

Reye's Syndrome Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Reye's Syndrome Act of 1983 - Amends title XI (Genetic Disease, Hemophilia Programs, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish, through the National Institute of Neurological, Communicative Disorders, and Stroke, the Reye's Syndrome Coordinating Committee. Directs such Committee to: (1) make grants and enter into contracts for clinical research and treatment; and (2) establish mobile research teams. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 through 1986. Directs the Secretary to report to Congress within six months following the end of the Committee's authorization.

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicaid eligibility to certain low-income pregnant women and newborn children.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide medical assistance to: (1) any woman whose resources do not exceed specified limitations, for care and services provided during pregnancy and during the 60-day period following the last day of such pregnancy; and (2) any child born as a result of such pregnancy, until the end of such 60 day period.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require that medicare providers also participate in the civilian health and medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS).

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Requires providers under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to participate in the civilian medical program of the uniformed services (CHAMPUS).

A joint resolution designating the month of March 1983 as National Eye Donor Month.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Designates the month of March 1983 as National Eye Donor Month.

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that it is in our national interest that a comprehensive review now be conducted by the General Accounting Office (GAO) regarding importance of ensuring that our nation's merchant seamen have ready access to quality health care.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the national interest for the General Accounting Office to conduct a comprehensive review of the importance of ensuring that U.S. merchant seamen have ready access to high quality health care.

A bill to repeal part B of title XI of the Social Security Act (relating to peer review of the utilization and quality of health care services).

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Repeals part B (Peer Review of the Utilization and Quality of Health Care Services) of title XI of the Social Security Act.

A bill to amend the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend the period during which the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not prohibit or restrict the sale or distribution of saccharin or products containing saccharin.

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Amends the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act to extend until December 31, 1985, the period during which the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not take certain actions to restrict the continued use of saccharin or of any food, drug, or cosmetic containing saccharin.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning March 20, 1983, as "National Mental Health Counselors Week".

United States · United States Congress · 26 January 1983

Designates the week beginning March 20, 1983, as National Mental Health Counselors Week.

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to eliminate certain restrictions on the eligibility of schools to participate in the Special Milk Program.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1983

Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to eliminate certain Special Milk Program eligibility requirements.

National Health Care Reform Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1983

National Health Care Reform Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish actuarial categories, including an aged and disabled actuarial category, of individuals eligible for Federal financial assistance toward the purchase of membership in a health care plan qualified under this Act (health care contributions). Sets forth category factors. Requires the Secretary to delineate health care areas according to specified criteria. Title I: Health Care Contributions - Makes every individual who is a resident citizen of the United States or a lawful resident alien eligible for a health care contribution. Provides that dependents of eligible individuals are not eligible for health care contributions unless they are aged or disabled. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax exclusion for contributions paid by an eligible individual's employer toward the premium of such plan. Sets forth exclusion conditions. Allows a taxpayer a tax credit for such membership premium. Directs the Secretary to make a contribution to electing individuals in lieu of medicare benefits. Entitles an individual whose family income is below specified guidelines to receive a direct health care contribution. Limits contributions to one eligible individual per family. Entitles an eligible aged or disabled individual to such a contribution only if he or she has: (1) elected to receive such a contribution in lieu of Medicare benefits; and (2) waived any right for the aged or disabled for the plan year. Provides for such transfer of funds from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund. Allows the Secretary to enter into a contract with any State under which the State will determine contribution eligibility and amount. Directs the Secretary to issue a health care voucher to eligible individuals in the amount of the contribution. Requires the Secretary to make payments to a plan presenting such vouchers. Prohibits the Secretary from withholding any portion of the health care payments to which a plan is entitled to offset any amount owed to the United States by the plan, an eligible individual, or any other person. Prohibits the Secretary from denying payment of an invalid voucher unless a plan has actual knowledge of such invalidity at the time of acceptance. Prohibits the assignment or attachment of a health care voucher. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude such health care voucher payments from gross income. Title II: Qualified Plans - Allows a plan to apply to the Secretary for certification as a qualified plan in one or more health care areas. Requires the Secretary to act upon such application within 30 days. Directs the Secretary to provide a plan with a written explanation and a hearing in the event of disapproval. Requires a plan to provide a written membership agreement. Limits membership to eligible residents of the health care area in which a plan is located. Requires each plan to establish an annual premium for each actuarial category. Sets a maximum individual cost per plan year for basic health services. Allows group premium reductions. Requires a plan to: (1) report annually to the Secretary with enrollment information; (2) submit to the Secretary any proposed coverage changes; and (3) provide financial information and make payments to the Health Benefits Assurance Corporation established under this Act. Requires a plan to file a plan brochure with the Secretary. Allows: (1) members of a plan to refuse services by a plan provider; and (2) health care personnel to refuse for moral reasons to provide certain services. Requires arbitration of specified grievances between an individual and a plan. Requires the Secretary to disqualify a plan if any proposed changes will prevent such plan from providing basic health care services or will require excessive out-of-pocket expenditures. Requires the Secretary to provide information about qualified plans and to help process applications for health care vouchers. Permits only a chartered health care contribution agent to serve as an authorized agent for more than 25 persons. Prohibits State payments under title III (Unemployment Compensation) and title IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of the Social Security Act to any eligible person who is not a member of a qualified plan. Requires membership in a plan in order to qualify for supplemental security income and food stamp benefits. Exempts specified persons from such membership requirements. Grants standing to a plan to assert the rights of its members. Requires the Federal Government to contribute to the premium of a health plan on behalf of Federal employees. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee an insurance policy of a qualified plan where similar insurance is not available at commercially reasonable rates. Establishes the Health Benefits Assurance Corporation to periodically review health plan applications for financial certification. Requires the Corporation to establish a protective fund to assure the provision of services by plans financially unable to meet their obligations. Establishes a revolving fund in the U.S. Treasury for the Corporation to use to carry out its duties. Authorizes the Secretary to reimburse a plan for nonmember services. Sets forth arbitration procedures. Provides for judicial review of any agency action by the Health Court. Establishes the Health Court. Grants such Court exclusive jurisdiction over all civil actions brought to enforce this Act and all civil claims and disputes arising under this Act and under agreements by or with qualified plans. Prohibits the commencement, or requires the suspension, of any Federal or State bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding during any period for which a receiver has been appointed. Establishes a Health Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over appeals brought from the Health Court. Allows the Supreme Court to review cases in the Health Court of Appeals by writ of certiorari. Sets forth criminal penalties for violations of this Act or specified sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants and contracts to compensate public or private nonprofit charitable organizations for providing graduate medical education and training for health care professionals. Revises the medical expense deduction provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to exclude the separate deduction for medical insurance and to prohibit any deduction for premiums paid to qualified health care plans. Repeals provisions of the Social Security Act concerning professional standards review, uniform reporting, capital expenditure limitations, hospital utilization and bylaws, and customary charges. Repeals specified provisions of the Public Health Services Act concerning health maintenance organizations, health planning, and health resources development. Title IV: Effective Dates and Nonseverability - Establishes the effective date of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from making a direct health care contribution to an individual who has not made a timely election to receive the health care contribution instead of Medicare benefits. Repeals Medicare after more than 50 percent of the eligible persons elect health care contributions. Requires a State to notify the Secretary by a certain date of its irrevocable election to accept health care contributions instead of Medicaid benefits.