H.R. 5105 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose nondiscrimination requirements on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities as a condition of participation in the medicare program.

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Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit a hospital, rural primary care hospital, or skilled nursing facility 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.
1994-09-26
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
1994-09-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
1994-10-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to impose nondiscrimination requirements on hospitals and skilled nursing facilities as a condition of participation in the medicare program.

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