A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include dental care among the items and services for which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.

Summary

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for: (1) dentures under the supplementary medical insurance program; and (2) inpatient hospital services in connection with the provision of any service provided by a dentist if hospitalization is required in connection with the provision of such services.

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Timeline

1. 13 October 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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2. 13 October 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

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3. 13 October 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 October 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
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