Health Services Block Grant Act

Summary

Health Services Block Grant Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a block grant program for States for the provision of health services and related activities for migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, medically underserved populations, mothers and children, coal miners, and individuals at home, and related to sudden infant death syndrome, hemophilia, medical emergencies, mental health, and alcohol and drug abuse. Repeals various Federal laws authorizing categorical grants and other assistance in such areas. Prohibits the block grants from being used for inpatient services, cash payments, improvement of land or facilities, or as satisfaction for any non-Federal match. Authorizes any State to transfer up to ten percent of block grant funds for use under other Federal law providing for health promotion and disease prevention or social services, or for meeting home energy and emergency assistance needs. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes $1,137,600,000 for each of fiscal years 1982 through 1985 to carry out this Act.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 May 1981

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