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H.R. 4248 (104th)

Medicare Antibiotic Coverage Amendments of 1996

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Introduced

27 September 1996

Last action

4 October 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Waldholtz, Enid Greene [R-UT-2]

Subjects

Healthcare, Budget

Source updated

3 June 2026

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Summary

Medicare Antibiotic Coverage Amendments of 1996 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) coverage of certain antibiotics, including vancomycin, parenterally administered in a home setting. Mandates adjustments in average standardized payment amounts in order to maintain budget neutrality.

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Timeline

  1. 27 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 October 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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