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S. 174 (93rd)

A bill to provide for coverage of certain drugs under Medicare.

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Introduced

4 January 1973

Last action

4 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Montoya, Joseph M. [D-NM], Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA], Sen. Ribicoff, Abraham A. [D-CT], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. McGee, Gale W. [D-WY], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Pastore, John O. [D-RI], Sen. Beall, J. Glenn, Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT], Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME], Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI], Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH], Sen. Gravel, Mike [D-AK], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Bible, Alan [D-NV], Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL], Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV], Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI], Sen. Gurney, Edward J. [R-FL], Sen. Metcalf, Lee [D-MT], Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA], Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Fulbright, James [D-AR], Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN], Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]

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Summary

Provides, under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, that qualified drugs requiring a physician's prescription or certification shall be included among the items and service covered under the hospital insurance program for the aged at a specified amount of payment. Establishes, within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, a Formulary Committee to compile and publish a Formulary listing the drugs deemed qualified for benefits under this Act, together with maximum allowable costs and additional information concerning such drugs. Makes provisions for selecting drugs for the Formulary.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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