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H.R. 3585 (104th)

Family Caregiver Support and Protection Act of 1996

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Introduced

5 June 1996

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

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Summary

Family Caregiver Support and Protection Act of 1996 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of respite care services, paid for on an hourly basis, under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance). Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat qualified long-term care services as deductible medical care expenses.

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