United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1542 (106th)
Medicare Diabetic Eye Exam Benefit Act of 1999
Introduced
22 April 1999
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Summary
Medicare Diabetic Eye Exam Benefit Act of 1999 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of screening retinal eye examinations for diagnosed diabetics under the care of a managing physician who certifies that such examinations are needed under a comprehensive plan of care. Waives the applicable deductible for such new benefit.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 April 1999
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 April 1999
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 April 1999
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-bill/1542
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hr/1542