A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include dental care, eye care, dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids among the benefits provided by the insurance program established by part 8 of such title.

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Introduced

31 October 1977

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Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Summary

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for dental care, eye care, dentures, eyeglasses, and hearing aids under the supplementary Medical Insurance Program. Excludes from coverage under the Supplementary Medical Insurance Program charges for referral to a physician for the detection or diagnosis of eye diseases.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/9839
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