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H.R. 1354 (105th)

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for mandatory coverage of services furnished by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists under State Medicaid plans.

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Introduced

16 April 1997

Last action

29 April 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage of services furnished by certified nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists which are authorized under State law to be performed by such a nurse, regardless of whether or not such services are performed under the supervision of a physician or other health care provider. Defines "clinical nurse specialist" as an individual who: (1) is a registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State in which the individual furnishes services; and (2) has a master's degree in a clinical area of nursing from an accredited institution.

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Timeline

  1. 16 April 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 April 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 April 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 April 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 16 April 1997

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