A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the protection against the loss of medicaid because of the 1972 increase in social security benefits, and to extend the exemption of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands from certain requirements relating to choice of provider.

Summary

Stipulates that the 1972 general increase in Social Security benefits shall not be considered in determining eligibility for Medicaid benefits in the case of individuals receiving aid under various public assistance programs and Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits. Exempts Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands from the requirement that Medicaid recipients must be able to obtain medical services from any provider who is willing to furnish such services.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 1 July 1975

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 June 1975

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