To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require each State plan for medical assistance under such title to impose nondiscrimination requirements on hospitals and nursing facilities receiving funds under the plan.

Summary

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan for medical assistance to prohibit any hospital or nursing facility receiving plan funds from engaging in conduct (either directly or through contractual arrangements) which would have the effect of discriminating against individuals on specified bases, including anticipated need for health services.

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Timeline

1. 26 September 1994

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 September 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 September 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 October 1994

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 26 September 1994 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
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