HR 2342
99th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Health
Medical personnel
Medicare
Optometry
Vision disorders
Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1985
Introduced: May 2, 1985
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Everywhere this bill has been
7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 1985
For Further Action See H.R.3101.
Jul 17, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 9, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 7, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
May 2, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 2, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 2, 1985
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1985 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for all services provided by a doctor of optometry. (Current law permits coverage for optometric services only if related to the condition of aphakia). Requires payment for optometric services to be made on the basis of an assignment.
What's happening now
For Further Action See H.R.3101.
Committees of jurisdiction
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