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106th Congress
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Medicare Universal Product Number Act of 1999
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 20, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 20, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S759)
Jan 20, 1999
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Medicare Universal Product Number Act of 1999 - Sets a deadline for all claims forms used for reimbursement under the Medicare program (title XVIII of the Social Security Act (SSA)) to accommodate the use of universal product numbers (UPNs) for a UPN covered item.
Amends SSA title XVIII to require any claim for reimbursement for any UPN covered item under Medicare to contain the UPN of the covered item in order for the claim to be paid.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report periodically to the Congress on the implementation of this Act.
Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1