H.R. 16579 — A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the voluntary program of supplementary medical insurance benefits for the aged.

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Includes drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the voluntary program of supplementary medical insurance benefits for the aged, under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (Medicare).

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H.R. 13013A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include drug requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the voluntary program of supplementary medical insurance benefits for the aged.
1974-02-25Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
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1974-08-22
Introduced in House
1974-08-22
Introduced in House
1974-08-22
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include drugs requiring a doctor's prescription among the medical expenses with respect to which payment may be made under the voluntary program of supplementary medical insurance benefits for the aged.

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