To amend Part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the sunset for reimbursement for services furnished by certain Indian hospitals and clinics.

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Bill Number

HR 4313

Introduced

Dec 15, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Federal-Indian relations Health Hospital care Medicare

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the December 31, 2009, sunset for reimbursement for all Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled) services furnished by certain Indian hospitals and clinics. Makes such reimbursement requirement permanent.

Actions

Dec 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 15, 2009

Referred to House Ways and Means
Dec 15, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 15, 2009

Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Dec 15, 2009

Introduced in House

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