HR 1580
103th Congress
House
Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Patients' rights
Public assistance programs
Right to die
State laws
Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993
Introduced: April 1, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 6, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 2, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E882)
Apr 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 1, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 1, 1993
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Advance Directive Expansion Act of 1993 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require that individuals entitled to Medicare benefits be provided with notice of their rights to accept or refuse medical care and the right to formulate advance directives. Requires a similar notice with respect to advance directives for individuals enrolled in a State Medicaid plan.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
1