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HI SCR134
HI SCR134Requesting That The United States Congress Support The Passage Of H.r. 4803, The Acupuncture For Our Seniors Act Of 2021, Which Would Amend Title Xviii Of The Social Security Act Provide Coverage For Acupuncturist Services Under The Medicare Program.
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Introduced
03/11/2022
03/11/2022
In Committee
03/16/2022
03/16/2022
Crossed Over
03/31/2021
03/31/2021
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION REQUESTING that THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS support the passage of H.R. 4803, the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2021, which would AMEND TITLE XVIII OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACUPUNCTURIST SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. .
AI Summary
This Concurrent Resolution urges the United States Congress to support H.R. 4803, known as the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act of 2021, which aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. This amendment would allow Medicare, a federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, to cover services provided by acupuncturists. The resolution highlights that studies, including those from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, show acupuncture to be a safe and effective treatment for issues like chronic pain and addiction, and notes that Medicare already covers acupuncture for chronic lower back pain, providing context for this broader request.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Donovan Dela Cruz (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Gilbert Keith-Agaran (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Chris Lee (D)*,
Bennette Misalucha (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Maile Shimabukuro (D)*,
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
The committee on HTH deferred the measure. (on 03/23/2022)
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