A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to create a new part under such title to provide access to services for medically underserved populations not currently served by federally qualified health centers, by providing funds for a new program to allow federally qualified health centers and other qualifying entities to expand such centers' and entities' capacity and to develop additional centers.

Summary

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to establish a part B (Health Services Access) under such title to fund grants to federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) and other entities and organizations for the expansion and development of primary health care service programs for medically underserved populations. Sets forth the eligibility criteria for such grants and the requirements applications for such grants most meet. Outlines limitations on the use of grant funds. Establishes different priorities for the awarding of grants, with the highest priority for those FQHCs and other entities proposing to expand operations to serve medically unserved populations with the highest degree of unmet need in the most efficient manner. Requires entities and organizations receiving program funds to return excess revenues to the Secretary. Requires the Secretary to terminate grants to entities which fail to meet certain requirements. Directs the Secretary to study and report to the Congress on the relationship between community health centers and hospitals in providing such services.

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Timeline

1. 22 March 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 March 1991

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 June 1992

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Health for Families (Finance). Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-1050.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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