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Medicaid Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 1993

Introduced: June 15, 1993 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 15, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 15, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1519-1520)
Jun 15, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicaid Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 1993 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for optional Medicaid coverage of case-management services to Medicaid-eligible individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries, reside in a State with a case-management program meeting specified requirements, and meet other specified criteria.

Requires States electing to provide such coverage to appoint a State coordinator to establish policies and standards for providing services, make necessary reports, supervise and coordinate services for eligible persons, and perform other specified duties.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish standards for reporting data on traumatic brain injuries and operation of registries of traumatic brain injuries for use by State coordinators. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to study and report to the Congress on the effectiveness of traumatic brain injury interventions. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 16, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1