A bill to make individuals suffering from acquired immunity deficiency syndrome (AIDS) eligible for coverage under the medicare program.

Summary

Provides coverage under part A (Hospital Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act and makes eligible to enroll under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII any individual suffering from acquired immunity deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to meet expenses related to such coverage. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to disallow the income tax deduction for a business' group health plan expenses if the plan differentiates in benefits provided to individuals with AIDS.

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Timeline

1. 3 May 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 May 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 May 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 May 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 May 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 May 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · hswm00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing

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