HR 1983
110th Congress
House
Health
Medicaid
Optometry
Social Welfare
Surgery
Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2007
Introduced: April 20, 2007
Introduced by:
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 20, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 20, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2007 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require Medicaid coverage of medical and surgical services of optometrists that are otherwise covered when furnished by a physician.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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