HR 1514
106th Congress
House
Health
Medicaid
Nurse practitioners
Nurses
Nursing
Social Welfare
Medicaid Nursing Incentive Act of 1999
Introduced: April 21, 1999
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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 6, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Apr 21, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 21, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2208)
Apr 21, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Medicaid Nursing Incentive Act of 1999 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage of State-authorized services by certified nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, 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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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