To provide that benefits under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, may be afforded for covered services provided by a licensed or certified chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, naturopathic physician, or midwife, without supervision or referral by another health practitioner.

Summary

Amends Federal civil service law to cover under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program any services provided by a licensed or certified chiropractor, an acupuncturist, a massage therapist, a naturopathic physician, or a midwife other than a nurse midwife whose services are currently covered, without supervision or referral by another health practitioner.

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Timeline

1. 24 June 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 June 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 June 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 22 July 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 June 1999 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 June 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 June 1999

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 June 1999

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Sponsors

• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
• · hsgo00 · Standing

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