United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5219 (95th)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include hearing aids and eyeglass lenses (and related examinations), and dentures, among the items and services for which payment may be made under the supplementary medical insurance program.
Introduced
17 March 1977
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Status
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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Summary
Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for hearing aids and eyeglass lenses, and examinations related to each, and dentures under the supplementary medical insurance program.
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summary · EN · 17 March 1977
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/5219
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