To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for screening retinal eye examinations under the Medicare Program for individuals diagnosed with diabetes.
Medicare Diabetic Eye Exam Benefit Act of 1999 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of screening retinal eye examinations for diagnosed diabetics under the care of a managing physician who certifies that such examinations are needed under a comprehensive plan of care. Waives the applicable deductible for such new benefit.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E744)
Referred to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Committee on 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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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