To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require staff working with developmentally disabled individuals to call emergency services in the event of a life-threatening situation.

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Bill Number

HR 5320

Introduced

Oct 8, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Disabled Emergency communication systems Emergency Management Emergency medicine Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Health Health information systems Medicaid Medical personnel Mentally disabled Science, Technology, Communications Social Welfare Telephone

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Summary

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid plans to require staff working with developmentally disabled persons or persons with traumatic brain injury to call emergency services in the event of a life-threatening situation.

Actions

Oct 8, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 8, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 8, 2004

Introduced in House

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