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H.R. 796 (108th)

Comprehensive Long-Term Care Act of 2003

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Introduced

13 February 2003

Last action

26 February 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Comprehensive Long-Term Care Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) extend Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) coverage of extended care services to chronically dependent individuals; and (2) provide for coverage of home care services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance).

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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

  3. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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