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Home Health Informed Consumers Act of 1987

Introduced: April 1, 1987 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 6, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 1, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 1, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 1, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Home Health Informed Consumers Act of 1987 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require the publication, distribution, and periodic revision of a booklet informing current and potential consumers of home health services regarding Medicare coverage of such services. Requires that such booklet include a description of the: (1) process for the review and appeal of coverage denials; and (2) guidelines applied in determining whether an individual is homebound and whether he or she needs skilled nursing care on an intermittent basis. Requires that such booklet be published and distributed within one year of this Act's enactment.

What's happening now April 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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