HR 3010
98th Congress
House
Health
Eye care
Medicare
Optometry
Social Welfare
Vision disorders
Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1983
Introduced: May 12, 1983
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 27, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings printed: H. Hrg. 98-141.
Jun 17, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
May 19, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 12, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 12, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 12, 1983
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Medicare Vision Act of 1983 - Provides coverage under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act for: (1) eye examinations for the purpose of prescribing, fitting, or changing eyeglasses; (2) procedures performed to determine the refractive state of the eyes; and (3) services performed by a doctor of optometry. Permits payment for services under part B for services performed by an optometrist, or services performed by another doctor which could be performed by an optometrist, only if payment is made on the basis of an assignment.
What's happening now
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings printed: H. Hrg. 98-141.
Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
1