H.R. 5104 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require each State plan for medical assistance under such title to impose nondiscrimination requirements on hospitals and nursing facilities receiving funds under the plan.

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Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a State plan for medical assistance to prohibit any hospital or nursing facility receiving plan funds from engaging in conduct (either directly or through contractual arrangements) which would have the effect of discriminating against individuals on specified bases, including anticipated need for health services.

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1994-09-26
Introduced in House
1994-09-26
Introduced in House
1994-09-26
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1994-10-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require each State plan for medical assistance under such title to impose nondiscrimination requirements on hospitals and nursing facilities receiving funds under the plan.

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