United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1639 (95th)
International Portability of Medicare Benefits Act
Introduced
11 January 1977
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Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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Summary
International Portability of Medicare Benefits Act - Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, under specified circumstances, to make payment for inpatient hospital services furnished to an individual by a hospital located outside the United States.
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summary · EN · 11 January 1977
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/1639
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