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Introduced
10/23/2019
10/23/2019
In Committee
10/26/2019
10/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide payment for patient navigator services under title XIX of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes. This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover patient navigator services. Patient navigators help individuals who are seeking prevention and treatment services for chronic diseases (e.g., cancer) to access appropriate services, obtain relevant information, and otherwise navigate the health care system.
AI Summary
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover patient navigator services. Patient navigators are individuals who help patients, particularly those seeking prevention and treatment services for chronic diseases like cancer, to access appropriate services, obtain relevant information, and navigate the healthcare system. The bill defines "eligible entities" that can provide patient navigator services and outlines the specific duties and requirements for those entities and the patient navigators they employ. It also ensures that patient navigator services are treated as medical assistance for the purposes of federal Medicaid funding.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4830/all-info | 10/24/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4830/BILLS-116hr4830ih.pdf | 11/01/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4830/BILLS-116hr4830ih.pdf.pdf | 11/01/2019 |
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