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HR 2703 99th Congress House

Home Respiratory Care Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of respiratory care services for ventilator-dependent individuals under medicare and medicaid.

Introduced: June 6, 1985 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Extended care facilitiesHealthHealth facilitiesHome care services
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Lung diseasesMedicaidMedicareRespiratory diseases
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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.
Jun 13, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 10, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 6, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 6, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 6, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 1, 1985

For Further Action See H.R.3101.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Home Respiratory Care Act of 1985 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for respiratory care furnished as part of extended care services and as part of home health services for an individual who is medically dependent on a ventilator for life support for at least six hours a day and who meets certain other requirements.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 3101 Related bill Medicare and Medicaid Budget Reconciliation Amendments of 1985
  • S 1249 Identical bill Home Respiratory Care Act of 1985
 Committees of jurisdiction 4
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