H.R. 1377 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Medicare Safety Net Access Act of 2003
H.R. 1377 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 20, 2003, sponsored by Jerry Weller with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Safety Net Access Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to: (1) provide for coverage of Medicare-covered ambulatory services by Federally qualified health centers (FQHCs); and (2) ensure FQHC reimbursement under hospital and skilled nursing facility prospective payment systems.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jerry Weller (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 46 Democrats, 25 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (Apr 10, 2003)
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