Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that seamen employed on vessels of the United States registered, enrolled, "or" licensed (currently "and") under the maritime laws are entitled to medical treatment at Public Health Service hospitals and stations.
Extends such coverage to any person retiring as a seaman: (1) after age 60; or (2) by reason of being rated by the Service as unfit for active sea duty by reason of permanent disability, but stipulates that such person shall reimburse the Service to the extent that the cost of treatment is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or other public assistance or private health insurance.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
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