HR 4297
100th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Health
Medical personnel
Medicare
Mental health
Mental health services
Psychologists
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to coverage of, and payment for, services of psychologists under part B of the medicare program.
Introduced: March 30, 1988
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Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 6, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 30, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 30, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 30, 1988
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover, on a reasonable charge basis, the services of a clinical psychologist which would otherwise be covered if furnished by a physician or as incident to a physician's service.
What's happening now
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
1