H.R. 33 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act of 2003
H.R. 33 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Doug Bereuter with 76 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
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish a minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services furnished under the Medicare program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Bereuter (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 3, 2003)
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