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H.R. 3000 (99th)

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the "swing-bed" program.

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Introduced

16 July 1985

Last action

23 July 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Strang, Michael L. [R-CO-3], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit a hospital to furnish extended care services if the hospital: (1) is located in a rural area and has at least 50 beds and not more than 150 beds; and (2) the hospital certifies that the average daily census in any year of individuals receiving such extended care services does not exceed 40 individuals. Prohibits Medicare payments for extended care services furnished to an extended care patient in a hospital after the end of the five day period beginning on which such patient could be in a skilled nursing facility.

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Timeline

  1. 16 July 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 July 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 July 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 July 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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