HR 1339
104th Congress
House
Health
Medicaid
Nurse practitioners
Nurses
Nursing
Public assistance programs
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for mandatory coverage of services furnished by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists under State medicaid plans.
Introduced: March 28, 1995
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 3, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E935)
Apr 10, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 28, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 28, 1995
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage of services furnished by certified nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists which are authorized under State law to be performed by such a nurse, regardless of whether or not such services are performed under the supervision of a physician or other health care provider.
Defines "clinical nurse specialist" as an individual who: (1) is a registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State in which the individual furnishes services; and (2) has a master's degree in a clinical area of nursing from an accredited institution.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E935)
Committees of jurisdiction
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