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Introduced
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
In Committee
01/28/2020
01/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Services to include physical therapy services. This bill expands Medicare coverage to include physical therapy services provided by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Primary Health Services Enhancement Act, expands Medicare coverage to include physical therapy services provided by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to add physical therapy services to the list of services that can be covered by Medicare when provided at these types of healthcare facilities. The changes made by this bill will apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
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. (on 01/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5693/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5693/BILLS-116hr5693ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5693/BILLS-116hr5693ih.pdf.pdf |
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