H.R. 2182 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2003
H.R. 2182 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 21, 2003, sponsored by Mike Ferguson with 25 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
- May 21, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Medically Necessary Dental Care Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of medically necessary dental procedures.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Ferguson (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 2, 2003)
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