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S. 358 (105th)

Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1997

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Introduced

26 February 1997

Last action

28 October 1997 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11283-11287)

Sponsors

Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

Subjects

Healthcare

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21 August 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Hemophilia Relief Fund Title II: Treatment of Certain Private Settlement Payments in Hemophilia-Clotting-Factor Suit under the Medicaid and SSI Programs Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund Act of 1997 - Title I: Hemophilia Relief Fund - Establishes in the Treasury the Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief Fund. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 103) Specifies that any individual who has a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection shall receive $125,000 from amounts available in the Fund if the individual meets one of the following conditions: (1) has a blood-clotting disorder and was treated with blood-clotting agents between July 1, 1982, and December 31, 1987; (2) is the lawful spouse of such individual or the former lawful spouse and was the lawful spouse of the individual at any time after a date within such period on which the individual was treated; or (3) acquired the HIV infection through perinatal transmission from a parent who is such an individual. Requires that the following conditions be met with respect to such individual: (1) the individual submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services written medical documentation that the individual has an HIV infection; (2) a petition for payment be filed with the Secretary by or on behalf of such individual; and (3) that the Secretary determine that the claim meets the requirements of this Act. (Sec. 105) Specifies that any right under this Act shall not be assignable or transferable. Sets limits regarding the number of claims per victim. (Sec. 106) Prohibits the Secretary from making any payment with respect to any petition filed under this Act unless the petition is filed within three years after the enactment of this Act. Title II: Treatment of Certain Private Settlement Payments in Hemophilia-Clotting-Factor Suit under the Medicaid and SSI Programs - Prohibits a settlement payment from being considered income or resources in determining a class member's eligibility for, or the amount of: (1) medical assistance under the Medicaid program; or (2) benefits under the Supplemental Security Income program. Defines the terms: (1) "class member"; and (2) "settlement payment.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1659)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 October 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11283-11287)

    Source: IntroReferral

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