To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of optometrists.

Summary

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require coverage under Medicaid of services of optometrists.

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Timeline

1. 29 September 2010

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 29 September 2010

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 29 September 2010

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   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 29 September 2010 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 September 2010

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 29 September 2010

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Sponsors

• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2009
• related to → Optometric Fairness in Medicaid Act of 2009