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 1649

Introduced

Apr 14, 2005

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6434)

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Topics

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

Jul 26, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6434)
Apr 22, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 14, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 14, 2005

Introduced in House

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