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H.R. 4297 (100th)

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to coverage of, and payment for, services of psychologists under part B of the medicare program.

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Introduced

30 March 1988

Last action

12 April 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Skeen, Joe [R-NM-2], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover, on a reasonable charge basis, the services of a clinical psychologist which would otherwise be covered if furnished by a physician or as incident to a physician's service.

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Timeline

  1. 30 March 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 April 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 April 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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